Evidence for a bridged transition state in the formation of β-bromoalkyl radicals
Abstract
Comparison of the Arrhenius parameters for the ring-opening of 1-bromomethyl-4-chlorobicyclo[2,2,0]hexane with those for the 1-methyl and 1-ethyl derivatives indicates a reduction in EA of 2·5 and 2·9 kcal/mol respectively, evidence for a bridged transition state in the formation of β-bromoalkyl radicals.