Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry - Hydroxyl radical

Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry

Hydroxyl radical: A free radical with the molecular structure shown below.

Molecular Structure of the Hydroxyl Radical


Lewis structure		Ball and spoke		Space filling model		Molecular model kit

Related terms: Hydroxide ion, hydroxyl group, peroxide, hydrogen peroxide, superoxide, hydroperoxyl radical, antioxidant, reactive intermediate
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