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What type of species is formed when a covalent bond undergoes homolytic cleavage?

Options

  1. ACarbocation
  2. BCarbanion
  3. CFree radical
  4. DIon

Correct answer

C. Free radical

Step-by-step solution

Homolytic cleavage results in the formation of neutral species with unpaired electrons, which are called free radicals.

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