What are the characteristics of Free Radicals?

1.	What are the characteristics of Free Radicals?
Answer» Characteristics of Free Radicals (i) Free radicals are generally electrically neutral. (ii) They carry on odd (unpaired) electron. (ii) They are highly unstable. (iii) They are short-lived. (iv) They are highly reactive species due to the presence of odd electrons. (v) They have a tendency to pair up with the odd electrons to form a covalent bond. (vi) They are generally formed either in presence of U.V. or visible light or in the presence of peroxides.

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Characteristics of Free Radicals

(i) Free radicals are generally electrically neutral.

(ii) They carry on odd (unpaired) electron.

(ii) They are highly unstable.

(iii) They are short-lived.

(iv) They are highly reactive species due to the presence of odd electrons.

(v) They have a tendency to pair up with the odd electrons to form a covalent bond.

(vi) They are generally formed either in presence of U.V. or visible light or in the presence of peroxides.

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