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Image for 2. The structure of AIBN is shown below. Explain why AIBN is able to readily decompose into two free radicals.

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Because the AIBN have the posibility to form radicals in the nitrile group where it has 4 pi electrons per group in the molecule, futhermore it has the N=N that has 2 pi electrons that are able to react in a free radical reaction.

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CEN CH3 3 3 CH3 NEC NEN CEN CEN After radical initiation step, AIBN will release N2 and form most satble radicals

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