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Question

What is the significance of homolytic cleavage in the radicalization step of the Eglinton reaction?

Accepted Answer

It generates reactive radicals necessary for dimerization

Answer

It forms stable copper ions

Answer

It increases the acidity of the solution

Answer

It reduces the temperature required for the reaction