Question

heterolysis of propane gives ?​

Answer 1

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◆ Answer -

1) Methyl cation + Ethyl anion

2) Ethyl cation + Methyl anion

◆ Explanation -

In heterolytis, bond is broken unequally such that two ions (cation and anion) are formed. This is also known as polar or ion fission.

Heterolysis of propane can give following products -

1. Methyl cation + Ethyl anion
2. Ethyl cation + Methyl anion

Hope this helps you..

Answer 2

Methyl cation +ethyl anion

Ethyl