Question

Due to the presence of an unpaired electron, free radicals are:

• A. cations
• B. anions
• C. chemically inactive
• D. chemically reactive

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Free radicals have unpaired electrons but are neutrals and are reactive.
$\dot{C}{H}_3+\dot{C}{H}_3\to C{H}_3-C{H}_3$