reaction mechanism Flashcards

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define homolytic fission

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each atom gains 1 electron from covalent bond this form 2 free radicals- reactive species is those with unpaired electrons

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heterolytic fission

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one atom gets both electrons, movement of electrons show the process of covalent bonds, start from a lone pair of electrons or centre of bond

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