Discussion Forum : General Organic Chemistry
Question -
Which of the following free radicals is pyramidal?
Options:
A .
B .
C .
D .
Answer: Option B
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B
All free radicals have planar geometry but bicyclo compounds free radical has a pyramidal shape.
Because of steric strain, the carbon atom carrying the unpaired electron cannot assume a planar geometry.
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B
All free radicals have planar geometry but bicyclo compounds free radical has a pyramidal shape.
Because of steric strain, the carbon atom carrying the unpaired electron cannot assume a planar geometry.
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