= Bond cleavage
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Bond cleavage refers to the breaking of chemical bonds between atoms in a molecule. This process is crucial in many chemical reactions, including those involved in organic synthesis, biochemistry, and various industrial processes. Bond cleavage can occur in several ways, primarily categorized as either homolytic or heterolytic cleavage: 1. **Homolytic Cleavage**: In this type of cleavage, the bond breaks symmetrically, resulting in the formation of two radical species.
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