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(a)
Interpretation: The carbon radical which is formed by homolysis of the
Concept introduction: The formation of carbocation, carbanion and free radical occur due to the heterolysis or homolysis process. Homolysis is opposite to the heterolysis. It forms radical with an unpaired electron.
Resonance is the delocalisation of
(b)
Interpretation: The carbon radical which is formed by homolysis of the
Concept introduction: The formation of carbocation, carbanion and free radical occur due to the heterolysis or homolysis process. Homolysis is opposite to the heterolysis. It forms radical with an unpaired electron.
Resonance is the delocalisation of
(c)
Interpretation: The weaker
Concept introduction: The energy which is released or absorbed in the
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