Question

The molecular formula of butane is C4H10. It is obtained from petroleum and is used commonly in LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) cylinders (a common source of cooking gas). It has two arrangements of carbon atoms: a straight chain and a branched chain. Using this information, draw the structure of the tertiary butyl radical that will form upon removal of a hydrogen atom.

Requried:
Draw the molecule on the canvas by choosing buttons from the Tools (for bonds), Atoms, and Advanced Template toolbars. Include all free radicals by right-clicking on an atom on the canvas and then using the Atom properties to select the monovalent radical.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

We have to remember that a radical species it's a molecule in which we have a homolytic rupture of a bond. In other words, each bond is made from 2 electrons, in the radical formation process, the bond is broken and each atom retains an electron.

This rupture is drawn with the half-headed arrows pointing in opposite directions. Additionally, the radicals are symbolized with a single point.

In this case, the bond C-H has to broken. Therefore an electron remains in the carbon and the other electron goes with the hydrogen and the butyl radical is formed.

See figure 1

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