The rate at which two methyl radicals couple to form ethane is significantly faster than the rate at which two tert-butyl radicals couple. Offer two explanations for this observation.

1. stability factor

2. steric hindrance factor

Explanation:

stability of ethane is lesser to that of two tert-butyl, so ethane will be more reactive and faster.

ethane is less hindered and more reactive, while two tert-butyl is more hindered and less reactive

answer:

the reaction is type of combination reaction.

explanation:

on the product side, there are 2 molecules of bonded to fe   which means one atom of fe are combined two molecules of . so, balanced chemical equation becomes :

this reaction follows the reaction type of combination reaction. a combination reaction is defined as chemical reaction in which reactants combines together to form a single product.