The bottom reaction would be faster it has a lowest activation barrier leading to its intermediate. The tertiary radical formed will be more stable than the secondary radical in the other pathway, due to stronger hyperconjugation interactions.
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EXTRA Problem 12.2: Reaction Coordinate Diagrams
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- Draw a mechanism and reaction coordinate diagram to describe each reaction below. SOLUTION
- Explain why the top reaction would proceed slower than the bottom reaction. SOLUTION