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What defines a free radical?
AA positive net charge
BAn empty d subshell
CA full octet everywhere
DAn unpaired valence electron
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. An unpaired valence electron
A radical is an atom, molecule or ion with an unpaired valence electron, which makes it highly reactive.
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