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2005 · Shift 0 · Q12
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Basics of Organic Chemistry question

2005 · Shift 0 · Q12

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Due to the presence of an unpaired electron, free radicals are:
  1. A
    Chemically reactive
  2. B
    Chemically inactive
  3. C
    Anions
  4. D
    Cations
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Correct answer: A

  1. Understand the species

    A free radical is a neutral species that contains an unpaired electron.

  2. Effect of an unpaired electron

    Because of the unpaired electron, the species is generally unstable and tends to react in order to pair that electron.

  3. Check each option

    • A: Chemically reactive
      True. Free radicals are highly reactive because of the unpaired electron.

    • B: Chemically inactive
      False. The unpaired electron makes them reactive, not inactive.

    • C: Anions
      False. Free radicals are not necessarily negatively charged; they are usually neutral species with an unpaired electron.

    • D: Cations
      False. Free radicals are not necessarily positively charged either.

  4. Conclusion

    Therefore, the correct option is:

    A: Chemically reactive\boxed{\text{A: Chemically reactive}}A: Chemically reactive​

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