Question

Explain the term simple radical with a suitable example

Answer 1

Explanation

Radical:

• also called free radical, in chemistry, a molecule that contains at least one unpaired electron.

Simple radicals:

• The radicals which contain only one atom are called simple radicals.

Example :

Chlorine $\left({\mathrm{Cl}}^{-}\right)$ , and oxide $\left({\mathrm{O}}^{2-}\right)$ are examples of simple radicals.