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In $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{OH}$, the bond that undergoes heterolytic cleavage most readily is(a) $\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{H}$(b) $\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{H}$(c) $\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{O}$(d) $\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{C}$
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CH₃CH₂OH is ethanol, which has the following bonds: - O-H bond (between oxygen and hydrogen in the hydroxyl group) - C-H bonds (between carbon and hydrogen atoms) - C-O bond (between carbon and oxygen) - C-C bond (between the two carbon atoms) Show more…
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