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A-LevelChemistryIntroduction to organic chemistry9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q211 Mark

Bromomethane, CH3Br, decomposes in the stratosphere forming methyl free radicals and bromine free radicals. Which row correctly describes this decomposition?

Ahomolytic fission, 35 electrons in a bromine free radical
Bheterolytic fission, 35 electrons in a bromine free radical
Chomolytic fission, 36 electrons in a bromine free radical
Dheterolytic fission, 36 electrons in a bromine free radical

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A: homolytic fission, 35 electrons in a bromine free radical

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Introduction to organic chemistry, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 21.

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