Homolysis
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Homolysis |
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A fragmentation that results from one of a pair of electrons between two atoms moving to form a pair with the odd electron. After fragmentation, the atom that contains the charge when the ion is formed retains the charge. A radical is lost as a result of the fragmentation. This reaction involves the movement of a single electron and is symbolized by a single-barbed arrow. |
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission |
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. |
