Free radical SH2′ reaction mechanism study by comparing free radical SH2′ reaction with free radical addition reaction

The relative rates of the competitive free radical addition to two different double bonds in (2-chloroallyl)-(2-choromethylallyl) ether have been determined. There are two competitive free radical addition reactions, one is free radical SH2′ reaction and the other is free radical addition reaction. The mechanism of the SH2′ reaction is discussed.