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Which of the following is a free radical?


A

CH3CH2

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B

CH3CH2

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C

C6H5CH2

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C

C6H5CH2


Since, free radicals are odd electron species, there will be one electron which will be unpaired or not bonded.

Free radicals are a result of homolytic fission.

These are represented by a () on the intermediate.

Therefore, C6H5CH2 is a radical.


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