Chemistry
Explain the formation of a radical from a covalent bond with an example.
Chemical Bonding
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Radical formation occurs when a covalent bond breaks symmetrically, with each atom retaining one electron of the shared pair. This results in the formation of two radicals. The process is called bond fission and is initiated by light, heat or certain chemicals.
A—B A● + B●
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