What is a free radical?

A. A free radical is an atom with paired electrons in its outmost shell.
B. A free radical is an atom with an unpaired electron in it outmost shell.
C. A free radical is an atom that donates an unpaired electron in its outmost shell.
D. A free radical is an atom with too many electrons in its outmost shell.


Answer: B

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