Question

What is Homolytic Fission and Heterolytic Fission?

Answer 1

Homolytic Reagent	Heterolytic Fission
1. In this case, the covalent bond breaks symmetrically.	1. In this case, the covalent bond breaks unsymmetrically.
2. Each species, obtained, retains one electron from shared electron pair.	2. The more electronegative atom retains the shared electron pair.
3. Electrically neutral free radicals are formed which carry an old certain.	3. Electrically charged ions (cations and anions) are formed.
4. It takes place in the presence of sunlight, U.V. light or by pyrolysis.	4. It takes place in the presence of polar solvent.