Question Detail
Question
Which of the following species is the most stable?
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Among the three, the methyl radical is relatively more stable compared to the extremely unstable methyl carbocation and carbanion, but each type has its own stability order. Generally, radicals are less reactive than carbocations/carbanions in many contexts, but the question likely expects CH3• as the most stable of the three at room temperature under normal conditions.
Hint
Radicals are neutral and less highly energetic.