Which type of electron is present in free radical?
A
Unpaired and extremely reactive
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B
Paired and extremely inactive
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C
Unpaired and extremely inactive
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D
Paired and extremely reactive
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Solution
The correct option is A Unpaired and extremely reactive Free radicals have unpaired electrons. These are extremely reactive. As one chlorine free radical can remove 11000 ozone molecules from stratosphere.