Due to the presence of an unpaired electron
free radicals are_____________.

cations

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anions

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chemically inactive

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chemically reactive

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Solution

The correct option is D chemically reactive
Due to the presence of an unpaired electron, their octet is incomplete and they are highly reactive.

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