The homolytic breaking of the Ca-Cb bond is easiest in: · ABC26OR0783
Subject: Organic Chemistry · Chapter: General Organic Chemistry · Topic: General Organic Chemistry – General · Exam: JAM 2005-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy
The homolytic breaking of the $\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{a}}-\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{b}}$ bond is easiest in:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Answer
Answer: D ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high
Explanation
Homolysis gives two tertiary radicals in 2,2,3,3-tetramethylbutane, and relieves severe steric strain — weakest Ca–Cb bond (d).
Study loop for General Organic Chemistry