Question

anionic radicals are called as __ radical
(A) acidic
(B) amphoteric
(C) basic
(D) neutral​

Answer 1

Anionic radicals are called as acidic radical.

Therefore Option A is correct. ✅

Answer 2

(A) Anionic radicals are called as acidic radicals.

Explanation:

• The unpaired valence electron in an atom, molecule or ion is called as a radicals.
• The negatively charged particles are called anionic radicals.
• Anion comes from acid during the salt formation.
• By the removal of hydrogen ion (H⁺), acid radicals are formed.
• For example, H⁺ ion is removed from H₂SO₄ to form HSO₄⁻ ion.
• The acid that contains negative ion is called acidic radicals.
• Therefore, option A is correct.