Heterolysis of C- X bond can be favoured in the presence of Lewis acid. The organic intermediate formed is

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carbanion

carbonium ion

free radical

carbanion & carbonium

answer is B.

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Heterolysis causes breaking of bond unevenly which results in cation formation by the carbon. Since carbon is less electronegative than halogens.

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