Which of the following highlighted bond most likely break through homolytic bond cleavage? Cl-C(2)-C(3)-C(4)-F with H atoms attached Bonds labeled: 1 (C-F), 2 (Cl-C), 3 (C-C between positions 2 and 3)

Question

Which of the following highlighted bond most likely break through homolytic bond cleavage?

Cl-C(2)-C(3)-C(4)-F with H atoms attached
Bonds labeled: 1 (C-F), 2 (Cl-C), 3 (C-C between positions 2 and 3), 4 (C-C between positions 3 and 4)

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. C C 3 bond has lowest electronegativity difference. For homolytic bond cleavage a bond should have low electronegative difference.

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