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Which type of electron is present in free radical?

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Unpaired and extremely reactive
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Paired and extremely inactive
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Unpaired and extremely inactive
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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.

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