The central carbon atom of a free radical contains
6 electrons
7 electrons
8 electrons
10 electrons
B.
7 electrons
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.
Reaction for the formation of NaCl is
Na(g) + Cl2(g) → NaCl(s)
Na(s) + Cl2(g) → NaCl(s)
Na(g) + Cl2(g) → NaCl(s)
Na(g) + Cl2(g) → NaCl(g)