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← ScienceWhich outcome results when water molecules undergo radiolysis?
A)Formation of free radicals is increased✓
B)Hydrogen bond interactions are strengthened
C)Electrical conductivity is significantly reduced
D)The dielectric constant of water decreases
💡 Explanation
An increase in free radicals ensues, because radiolysis causes homolytic cleavage of O-H bonds due to the absorption of ionizing radiation; this creates highly reactive radicals through homolytic fission rather than stabilizing hydrogen bonds; therefore, destabilization occurs.
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