BDEs as a Measure of Radical Stability

This lecture delves into the concept of bond dissociation energies (BDEs) as a measure of radical stability, exploring how different substituents affect the BDE values. It discusses the limitations of computational methods like B3LYP in predicting BDEs accurately and the importance of accurate BDE values in understanding radical stability. The lecture also covers the computed charges on different radicals and their impact on radical stability. Furthermore, it examines the radical persistence of various species and the factors influencing their stability, such as sterics and stabilization provided by substituents.