Reactivity of hydrocarbons and their individual C–H bonds with peroxy radicals

The possibility of determining relative rates of oxidation of hydrocarbons and of their individual C–H bonds by competitive oxidation has been demonstrated. Data on the reactivities of C–H bonds of various hydrocarbons are discussed. Information about relative reactivities of the C=C double bonds of cyclic alkenes and of some styrene derivatives is presented. The bibliography includes 42 references.