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Write true or false. Correct the false statement. Free radicals are negatively charged species.

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Write true or false. Correct the false statement.

Free radicals are negatively charged species.

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  • True

  • False

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True or False
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Solution

Free radicals are negatively charged species.- False

Correct statement:

Free radicals are electrically neutral/uncharged species.

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Theoretical Basis of Organic Reactions
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Chapter 14: Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry - Exercises [Page 231]

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Balbharati Chemistry [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 14 Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
Exercises | Q 8. C. | Page 231

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