Q.

Which of the following is not true about homolytic fission?

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a

It takes place when two atoms are of similar electronegativity

b

The products are free radicals.

c

It requires less energy than heterolytic fission

d

The products formed are ions.

answer is D.

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→ The symmetrical cleavage of a covalent bond is called homolytic cleavage [Homolysis].→ It takes place when two atoms are of similar electronegativity→ The fragments which are formed during homolysis are called free radicals.→ homolysis is denoted by Fish hook arrow→ It occurs at high temperatures (or) in presence of sunlight (or) in presence of organic peroxides.
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