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Distinguish between homolytic and heterolytic fission and name the species formed by each.
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Answer
In homolytic fission each atom of the bond takes one of the shared electrons, and two free radicals are formed. In heterolytic fission one atom takes both electrons, and a carbocation and an anion, or a carbanion and a cation, are formed.
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Explanation
Homolysis is favoured by light and non-polar solvents; heterolysis by polar solvents.
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