What are radicals?

A radical can be defined as an atom or a group of atoms containing one or more unpaired electron(s). This makes them highly reactive. Free radicals are very unstable and try to gain stability by accepting the needed electron.

For example-  H., Cl., HO., CH₃.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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