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Today I am going to describe the topic free radicals and their formation.
FREE RADICALS:
Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms having unpaired or odd number of electrons.
REPRESENTATION:
Free radicals are represented by putting dot over the symbol of an element.
FORMATION:
Free radicals are formed by homolytic/equal breakage of bond b/w two atoms when they absorb heat or light energy.
REACTIVITY:
A free radical is extremely reactive specie as it has tendency to complete its octet.
EXAMPLES:
Examples are given below