11. Radical Reactions
Free Radical Halogenation
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Problem 4-22b
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionAlkoxy radicals (R—O•)
are generally more stable than alkyl
(R⋅)radicals.
1. Write an equation showing an alkyl free radical (from burning gasoline) abstracting a hydrogen atom from tert-butyl alcohol, (CH3)3COH.
2. Explain why tert-butyl alcohol works as an antiknock additive for gasoline
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