Question

How many valance shell electron is present in free radical. ​

Answer 1

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The given radical is methyl radical. The valency of carbon is 4. So, it has 4 valence electrons.

Answer 2

Answer:

Eight Electrons (8)

Explanation:

Free Radicals

One class of such compounds are those that have an odd number of electrons. As the octet rule requires eight electrons around each atom, a molecule with an odd number of electrons must disobey the octet rule. Molecules with unpaired electrons are termed 'free radicals.

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