The reaction intermediate produced by homolytic cleavage of a bond is called

Carbene

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Carbocation

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Carboanion

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free radical

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Solution

The correct option is D free radical
The reaction intermediate produced by homolytic cleavage of bond is called free radical. The covalent bond is cleaved in such a way that each atom shares electron with itself and free radical is formed.
Option D is correct.

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