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

a. Cyclopentane

b. Methylcyclopentnae

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)