Triphenylmethyl radical, (C 6 H 5 ) 3 C, is stable at room temperature in dilute solution

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Triphenylmethyl radical, (C6H5)3C•, is stable at room temperature in dilute solution in an inert solvent, and salts of triphenylmethyl cation, (C6H5)3C+, can be isolated as stable crystalline solids. Propose explanations for the unusual stabilities of these species.

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Organic Chemistry structure and function

ISBN: 978-1429204941

6th edition

Authors: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore

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