Reaction Mechanisms Flashcards
1
Q
what are the different types of covalent bond fission?
A
- homolytic fission
- heterolytic fission
2
Q
what is homolytic fission?
A
each bonding atom receives one electron from the bonded pair, forming two radicals
3
Q
what is heterolytic fission?
A
one bonding atom receives both electrons from the bonded pair
4
Q
what are radicals?
A
a species with an unpaired electron
5
Q
what are curly arrows used to describe?
A
- movement of a pair of electrons (showing either heterolytic fission or formation of covalent bond)
