Which of the Following Statements About Radicals and Radical Reactions

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about radicals and radical reactions is not true?

• A)Most radicals are unstable.
• B)A radical contains an atom that has an octet of electrons.
• C)Half-headed arrows are used to show the movement of lone electrons.
• D)A radical is formed by homolysis of a covalent bond.

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