Question

Heterolytic fission of an organic covalent bond gives only

• A. Free radicals
• B. Both cation and anion
• C. Only cation
• D. Only anion

Hint:

\textbf{Heterolytic fission} produces ions, while \textbf{homolytic fission} produces free radicals.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Recall the meaning of heterolytic fission. In heterolytic bond cleavage, the shared pair of electrons is unequally divided between the two atoms.
Step 2: One atom takes both electrons and becomes a negatively charged ion (anion).
Step 3: The other atom loses the shared electrons and becomes a positively charged ion (cation).
Step 4: Therefore, heterolytic fission always produces one cation and one anion.
Step 5: Hence, the correct option is (B).