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A bromine atom abstracts one hydrogen atom from the compound shown. Which radical shown is formed most readily?

  1. AStructure A
  2. BStructure B
  3. CStructure C
  4. DStructure D

Answer: D

The compound shown is 3-methylbut-1-ene. Removal of the C3-H gives a radical that is both tertiary and allylic, delocalised over C1 and C3 by resonance with the C=C bond. The primary radical is neither tertiary nor allylic, and the vinylic radicals are sp radicals with no delocalisation, so all are less stable.
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