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Homolytic Bond Fission

Definition: Homolytic bond fission refers to the breaking of a chemical bond in a molecule where each atom retains one electron from the bond, resulting in the formation of two highly reactive species called radicals.

Example Sentences:

1. The reaction proceeded through homolytic bond fission, leading to the formation of two free radicals.
2. Homolytic bond fission occurs in several radical reactions, initiating a chain of chemical events.
3. During the process of photolysis, homolytic bond fission takes place, generating reactive fragments.

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