Question

Observe the following and answer the questions given below:

\[\ce{CH3 - CH3 ->[U.V. light] \overset{\bullet}{C}H3 + \overset{\bullet}{C}H3}\]

1. Name the reactive intermediate produced.
2. Indicate the movement of electrons by a suitable arrow to produce this intermediate.
3. Comment on the stability of this intermediate produced.

Answer 1

1. The reactive intermediates produced are methyl free radicals.
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3. The methyl free radicals are highly unstable neutral species formed having unpaired electrons their unstability is on account of incomplete octet unprepared election.