Which of the following is not true concerning free radical chemistry? O The free radical bromination of propane yields primarily one product. O In terms of chemical stability, unsaturated fats are less stable than saturated fats. O A carbon atom with a free radical is sp-hybridized. O In the free radical chlorination of an alkane, the rate determining step is endothermic. O The allylic bromination of cyclohexene would yield two enantiomeric products.

Which of the following is not true concerning free radical chemistry? O The free radical bromination of propane yields primarily one product. O In terms of chemical stability, unsaturated fats are less stable than saturated fats. O A carbon atom with a free radical is sp-hybridized. O In the free radical chlorination of an alkane, the rate determining step is endothermic. O The allylic bromination of cyclohexene would yield two enantiomeric products.

Pushing Electrons

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Chapter3: Mechanisms

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