11. Radical Reactions
Radical Stability
2PRACTICE PROBLEM
Ethers have the tendency to form explosive peroxides. Draw a plausible mechanism for the peroxide formation from the given ether. Assume the presence of a radical X• to begin the reaction.
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Ethers have the tendency to form explosive peroxides. Draw a plausible mechanism for the peroxide formation from the given ether. Assume the presence of a radical X• to begin the reaction.