Question

3 multiple choice 2 points which of the following best describes homolytic bond cleavage? the bond breaks unevenly, resulting in a radical and a cation. the bond breaks to form a stable molecule. the bond breaks unevenly, resulting in charged ions. the bond breaks evenly, resulting in two radicals.

Explanation:

Homolytic bond - cleavage involves the equal sharing of bonding - electrons between the two atoms in a bond, leading to the formation of two radicals. In contrast, heterolytic bond - cleavage is uneven and forms charged species like cations, anions, or a radical and a cation. The other options do not correctly define homolytic bond - cleavage.

Answer:

The bond breaks evenly, resulting in two radicals.