Chemistry
Differentiate between the following with suitable examples — A basic radical and a acid radical.
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| Basic radical | Acid radical |
|---|---|
| It is a radical which behaves like hydrogen or a metal in a chemical reaction. | It is a radical which behaves like a non-metal in a chemical reaction. |
| The positive part of a compound is called the basic radical. | The negative part of a compound is called the acid radical. |
| Example: In Sodium nitrate, Na+ is the basic radical. | Example: In Sodium nitrate, NO3- is the acid radical. |
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