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- contains at least one unpair electron.
- formed by the homolytic cleavage.
- have seven electrons in valance shell of carbon acting as central atom.
- tendency to share one electron for the completion of octet.
- Sp2 hybridized.
- paramagnetic in nature due to unpair electrons.
- seven electron i.e incomplete octet.
- planar shape.
- highly reactive
- act as electron deficient centre.
- the stability of alkyl free radicals is based on the electron releasing alkyl group.
- stability Order : 3. > 2. > 1. > CH3.
- Reactivity order : 3. < 2. < 1. < CH3.
