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Per NCERT §8.7.1, a species formed by homolysis with an unpaired electron is called which?
ACarbanion
BFree radical
CNucleophile
DCarbocation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Free radical
NCERT §8.7.1: homolytic cleavage gives free radicals (single unpaired electron on each fragment).
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