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Reduction of 6-bromo-1-hexene with tributyltin hydride gives a mixture of 1-methylcyclopen...

Reduction of 6-bromo-1-hexene with tributyltin hydride gives a mixture of 1-methylcyclopentane (major) and cyclohexane (minor). Which of the following statements about this reaction are true?

A. Cyclopentylmethyl radical is formed faster than cyclohexyl radical.


B. Cyclopentylmethyl radical is more stable than cyclohexyl radical.


C. Both (a) and (b) are true.

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