NEET 2025 · ChemistryPrevious Year Question

Among the given compounds I-III, the correct order of bond dissociation energy of the C-H bond marked with an asterisk (*) is:

NEET 2025 Chemistry question — Among the given compounds I-III, the correct order of bond dissociation energy of the C-H…
  1. A.III > II > I
  2. B.II > III > I
  3. C.II > I > III
  4. D.I > II > III

Correct Answer

(C) II > I > III

Solution & Explanation

\textbf{Answer:} (c) \textbf{Solution:} The bond dissociation energy of a C-H bond is inversely related to the stability of the radical formed on its homolysis. The allylic/cyclopropenyl-type radical from III is the most stabilised and so has the lowest BDE; the aryl radical from I is intermediate; and the sp (alkynyl) C-H of phenylacetylene (II) gives the least-stabilised radical and so has the highest BDE. The order of radical stability is III > I > II, giving the BDE order II > I > III.

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