Question

Why does homolytic fission occurs in wurtz reaction

Answer 1

Answer:

The reason is the electronegativity difference between Carbon and Halogens. However the mechanism of the whole reaction might seem like there is homolytic cleavage- e.g. Wurtz reaction- but its not. ... Hence C—C, Br—Br, Cl—Cl bonds undergo homolytic clevage while C—Br, C—Cl, C—H, O—H bonds undergo heterolytic cleavage.

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