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In $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{OH}$, the bond that undergoes heterolytic cleavage most readily is
ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryJEE Main
Options:
  • A $C-C$
  • B $C-O$
  • C $\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{H}$
  • D $\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{H}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{H}$
$\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{OH} \xrightarrow{\text { Heterolytic cleavage }} \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2^{+}+\mathrm{OH}^{-}$

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