JEE Main Chemistry question

Heterolysis of CH₃CH₂CH₃ (propane) preferentially results in the formation of

(A)CH₃⁺ and •C₂H₅
(B)•CH₃ and •C₂H₅
(C)⁻CH₃ and C₂H₅⁺Correct
(D)Neutral CH₃ and C₂H₅ fragments

Answer: (C)

Solution

Alkyl (+I) groups stabilize a developing positive charge but destabilize a developing negative charge. So heterolysis preferentially places the positive charge on the fragment with the

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Question ID VK-139391