Question of the Day

Which of the following type of reaction shows heterolytic bond cleavage?

In SN₁, addition and elimination reaction, distribution of electrons after bond cleavage is different. The electrons are transferred to more electronegative atoms. But Splitting or homolysis of a chlorine molecule, to form two chlorine atoms, initiated by ultraviolet radiation or sunlight. A chlorine atom has an unpaired electron and acts as a free radical.

SN₁ reaction Addition reaction Elimination reaction Free radical halogenation SN₂ reaction