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Explain the homolytic fission of a covalent bond? |
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Answer» Solution :(i) Homolytic cleavages is the PROCESS in which a covalent bond breaks symmetrically in such way that each of the bonded atoms retains one electron. (ii) This type of cleavage occurs under HIGH temperature or in the presence of UV LIGHT. (iii)In a compound containing non-polar covalent bond formed between atoms of similarelectronegativity, in such molecules the cleavage of bonds RESULTS into free radicals. (iv) For example, ethane undergohomolytic fission to produce, two METHYL free radicals. 
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