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Fundamental Principles of Organic Chemistry Stability of Free Radicals

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The correct order of stability of simple alkyl free radicals is:

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Correct Answer: B) 3° > 2° > 1° > CH₃•

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Alkyl groups stabilize carbon radicals mainly through hyperconjugation, giving 3° > 2° > 1° > CH₃•.

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