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How is the movement of a single electron represented in homolytic cleavage?

Options

  1. AWith a full-headed arrow
  2. BWith a straight line
  3. CWith a fish hook symbol
  4. DWith a double-headed arrow

Correct answer

C. With a fish hook symbol

Step-by-step solution

The movement of a single electron in homolytic cleavage is represented by a 'half-headed' (fish hook) curved arrow.

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