Question

write the characteristics,stability
formation of free radicals.
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Answer 1

Answer:

(i) Free radicals are generally electrically neutral. (ii) They carry on odd (unpaired) electron. (ii) They are highly unstable. ... (v) They have a tendency to pair up with the odd electrons to form a covalent bond.

Answer 2

The characteristics and stability formation of free radicals are:

• Free radicals are single electron containing species.
• They are paramagnetic.
• Free radicals are unstable due to single electrons and are reactive.
• They can behave as oxidising as well as reducing agents because they can donate as well as accept single electrons.
• Nitrogen monoxide and nitrogen dioxide are stable radical species.
• In mitochondria, peroxisomes, phagocytosis and ozone layer depletion free radicals are generated.
• Free radical causes atherosclerosis, asthma, diabetes and dementia.