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MHT CET · Chemistry · General Organic Chemistry

The central carbon atom of a free radical contains

  1. A 6 electrons
  2. B 7 electrons
  3. C 8 electrons
  4. D 10 electrons
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(B) 7 electrons

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The central carbon atom of a free radical contains seven electrons. Free radicals are paramagnetic due to the presence of an unpaired electron and are formed by homolysis of covalent bonds either by heat or by light.