homolytic and heterolytic cleavage

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Homolytic cleavage of C-C bond produces:

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There are two ways a covalent bond can break:
1. **Homolytic Cleavage**: Each atom takes one electron from the shared pair. This produces neutral species with unpaired electrons called **Free Radicals** ($A:B 	o A\cdot + B\cdot$). Usually occurs in non-polar bonds under UV light or high heat.
2. **Heterolytic Cleavage**: One atom takes both electrons, resulting in ions (Cation and Anion).

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homolytic and heterolytic cleavage

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