Question

Which one of the following free radicals is the most stable?

• A. $(C_6H_5)_2?H$
• B. $(CH_3)_3?$
• C. $(C_6H_5)_3?$
• D. $(CH_3)_2?H$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$(C_6H_5)_3?$

Answer 2

More the number of phenyl groups, greater is the stability due to resonance.