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Radical Reactivity: Nucleophilic Radicals

Radicals adjacent to electron-donating groups are called nucleophilic radicals. These radicals readily react with electrophilic alkenes. The SOMO–LUMO interactions are the driving force for the reaction, where the high-energy SOMO of the electron-rich, nucleophilic radicals interacts with the low-energy LUMO of the electron-deficient, electrophilic alkenes. Such SOMO–LUMO interactions are the basis of reactive radical traps, affecting the selectivity in radical reactions. For instance, consider the reaction between an alkyl halide and an alkene in the presence of tin hydride and AIBN. Initially, a nucleophilic alkyl radical is formed, which reacts with an electrophilic alkene, generating a new radical. This new radical can either react with the alkene or the tin hydride. Since the radical and the alkene are electrophilic, their interactions are not favored. Consequently, the radical reacts with tin hydride, abstracting hydrogen from it and forming the addition product.

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Nucleophilic RadicalsElectrophilic AlkenesSOMO LUMO InteractionsReactive Radical TrapsRadical ReactionsAlkyl HalideAlkyl RadicalTin HydrideAIBNAddition Product

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