Which of the following statements is correct about methyl group ?

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Which of the following statements is correct about methyl group ?
  1. It stabilizes both carbocation and free radical equally
  2. it stabilizes a free radical more than a carbocation
  3. it stabilizes a carbocation more than a free radical
  4. none of these

Answer

(C) it stabilizes a carbocation more than a free radical

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