Free radicals in propagation

coconut64

for the CH2Cl radical, does it matter where the dot is placed? Thanks

Reply 1

samb1234

Original post by coconut64

for the CH2Cl radical, does it matter where the dot is placed? Thanks

Technically it should be on the carbon, but in the exam both would be accepted

Reply 2

coconut64

Original post by samb1234

Technically it should be on the carbon, but in the exam both would be accepted

I don't think so because the new syllabus will only award a mark for putting the dot in the right place. Why would it be on the carbon though? Why can't it be on the Cl? Thank you.

Reply 3

Pigster

As that would mean carbon would have a lone pair. Which would be unusual. Also, the bond that would form if a Cl radical attacked would be through the already attached Cl, which would just fall off as a Cl2 molecule.

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