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Homolytic fission of C-C bond in ethane ...

Homolytic fission of C-C bond in ethane gives an intermediate in which carbon is

A

`sp^3` hybridised

B

`sp^2` hybridized

C

sp hybridised

D

`sp^3 d` hybridised

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The correct Answer is:
B
`CH_3 - CH_3 underset("bond fission")overset("Homolytic")to underset("Methyl free radicals")(CH_3^* + CH_3^*)`
free radical is formed which is `sp^2` -hybridized.
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