For the following bond cleavages, use curved-arrows to show the electron flow and classify each as homolysis or heterolysis. Identify reactive intermediate produced as free radical, carbocation and carbanion.

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This is an example of heterolytic bond cleavage. The bond pair of electron is donated to electrophile. Carbocation intermediate is formed.

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For the following bond cleavages, use curved-arrows to show the electron flow and classify each as homolysis or heterolysis. Identify reactive intermediate produced as free radical, carbocation and carbanion.

H_{3} C O - O C H_{3} ⟶ C H_{3} ˙ O + ˙ O C H_{3}

Q. Using curved-arrow notation, show the formation of reactive intermediates when the following covalent bonds undergo heterolytic cleavage.
a.

C H_{3} - C S H_{3}

C H_{3} - C N

C H_{3} - C u

Q. Classify the reagents shown in bonds in the following equations as nucleophiles or electrophiles. Use curved-arrow notation to show the electron movement.
a.

C H_{3} C O O H + H O^{⊖} \to C H_{3} C O O^{⊖} + H_{2} O

C H_{3} C O C H_{3} + N C^{⊖} \to C H_{3} C (C N) O H C H_{3}

C_{6} H_{6} + C H_{3} ⊖ C O \to C_{6} H_{5} C O C H_{3}

Q. An 'Assertion' and a 'Reason' are given below. Choose the correct answer from the following options.

Assertion : Vinly halides do not undergo nucleophilic substitution easily.

Reason : Even though the intermediate carbocation is stabilized by loosely held

π

-electrons, the cleavage is difficult because of strong bonding.

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