a. Write an equation to show the homolytic fission of the Cl — Cl bond in a chlorine molecule, Cl₂.

b. Write an equation to show the heterolytic fission of the C — Cl bond in chloromethane. Include a curly arrow in your answer.

c. Which one of the following species is likely to act as a nucleophile: H₂, H⁺, OH⁻?

d. Explain your answer to part c.

e. Which one of the following species is likely to act as an electrophile: H₂, H⁺, OH⁻?

f. Explain your answer to part e.

g. Which of these carbocations is most likely to form as an intermediate in an organic reaction? Explain your answer.

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A H H H H Н—С — с—с-с — н Н—с —с —с — Н H H H H H H-C-H H C H H H H |||| Н—с —с—С—С+ Η Η Η Η B.