Which free radical formed from CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃ via homolytic cleavage is most stable?
Cleavage forms CH₃CH₂CH·CH₂CH₃ (secondary radical), which is more stable due to hyperconjugation.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 8: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques > Topic: Fundamental Concepts - Reaction Mechanism - Fission and Reaction Intermediates