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Question

Which intermediate is least stable when formed from CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃ via homolytic cleavage?

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Explanation

Homolytic cleavage at CH₃-CH₂ forms CH₃· (primary radical), less stable than CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂· (primary) or secondary radicals due to minimal hyperconjugation.

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