Reaction Mechanisms (3.8) Does the reaction mechanism below involve a (a) homolytic or heterolytic cleavage of a covalent bond? (b) What kind of intermediate is forming? (Relevant end-of-chapter Exercises: 3.51 - 3.53) (a) homolytic (b) carbon radical (a) heterolytic (b) carbon radical (a) homolytic (b) carbanion (a) heterolytic (b) carbanion (a) heterolytic (b) carbocation (a) homolytic (b) carbocation