Which outcome results when water molecules undergo radiolysis?

💡 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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