Question

Heterolytic fission of $C-Br$ bond results in the formation of _______

• A. Free radicals
• B. Cations
• C. Anions
• D. Carbocation and anion

Answer 1

The correct option is D Carbocation and anion

Due to the difference in the electronegativities of $C$ and $Br$ heterolytic fission will result into the formation of a positively and a negatively charges ion. $Br$ being more electronegative shifts the bond pair of electrons towards itself and on breaking of bond it takes away the bond pair of electrons and acquires a negative charge. Thus, forming an anion. Whereas, $C$ being less electronegative than $Br$ loses the pair of electron and acquires a positive charge, thus, forming a carbocation.