Question

The total number of electrons in the carbon atom of methyl free radical are
a) Six
b) seven
c) eight
d) nine

Answer 1

Answer ⇒ Option (b). Seven.

The Chemical Formula of the Methyl Free Radical is CH₃®,

® shows the unpaired electrons thus Free Radicals.

Now, Total number of electrons is 7.

Reason ⇒ Total electrons in  bonding state = 2 + 2 + 2

= 6

Now, one free electrons, Thus Total number of the electrons = 6 + 1 = 7.

Hence, Correct Option is (b).

The Free Radicals are highly Reactive species are are formed as an reaction intermediate. They are not found alone. They are highly reactive and changes to products.

They are Paramagnetic in nature due to there unpaired electrons.

Hope it helps.

Answer 2

Total no.of electrons are 7.

6 in bonding and 1 as free .