JEE Main Chemistry question

Which of the following is a free radical?

(A)Cl⁺
(B)Cl⁻
(C)ĊlCorrect
(D)ṄO₂Correct

Answer: (C),(D)

Solution

A free radical is a species with an unpaired (odd) electron. Cl⁺ (a cation, no odd electron in its ground closed-shell form) and Cl⁻ (a closed-shell anion) are not radicals. The

See the full step-by-step solution

Create a free account to read the complete working, and practise questions like this in a timed test.

Create a free account

Question ID VK-139961