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Free radicals are chemical species which have______________?

Correct answer: A. Single unpaired electron in an outer orbit

  • A. Single unpaired electron in an outer orbit
  • B. Single paired electron in an outer orbit
  • C. Double unpaired electron in an outer orbit
  • D. Double paired electron in an outer orbit

Explanation

A free radical contains at least one unpaired electron, commonly in its outer orbital, making it highly reactive. Paired electrons are relatively stable and do not define a free radical.

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