Characteristics of Free Radicals
(i) Free radicals are generally electrically neutral.
(ii) They carry on odd (unpaired) electron.
(ii) They are highly unstable.
(iii) They are short-lived.
(iv) They are highly reactive species due to the presence of odd electrons.
(v) They have a tendency to pair up with the odd electrons to form a covalent bond.
(vi) They are generally formed either in presence of U.V. or visible light or in the presence of peroxides.
