Question

The total no of electrons present. In the the central carbon atom of a free radical is
1)7 2)8 3)9 4)6

Answer 1

Answer:- 1)7 The total no of electrons present. In the the central carbon atom of a free radical

Answer 2

The total no of electrons present. In the the central carbon atom of a free radical is 7.

Explanation:

• Free radicals in chemistry is a molecule or atom that is consisted of electrons available for chemical formation with bonds of covalent formation.
• As the carbon atom of the free radical has a homolytic cleavage bond, the fragments get the share of each electron.
• Thus, it gets 7 electrons. This atom has the hybridisation of sp2 and has a high reactive nature.
• The arrow shaped as fish hook is depicted to refer to the homolytic bond to distinguish the electron movements.
• The free carbon radical is formed by 3 electron bonds and one unpaired electron while reacting with other molecules.