11. Radical Reactions

Using the bond-dissociation energies in Table 5.6,

(a) predict whether or not a fluorine radical would be selective for forming a single radical from propane.

For each compound, predict the major product of free-radical bromination. Remember that bromination is highly selective, and only the most stable radical will be formed.

(f)

For each alkane, which monobrominated derivatives could you form in good yield by free-radical bromination?

a. Cyclopentane

b. Methylcyclopentnae