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CHM 102 Introductory Reaction Mechanism and Kinetics Objective Question

Question

How are free radicals formed from covalent bonds?
Options
A Heterolytic cleavage
B Homolytic cleavage
Correct Answer
C Electromeric shift
D Resonance
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Homolytic cleavage (symmetrical breaking) of a covalent bond gives each atom one electron from the shared pair, producing two free radicals.

Hint

Bond breaks evenly, one electron to each atom.

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