Is homolysis the same as homolytic cleavage?
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Yes, homolysis the same as homolytic cleavage.
Both terms come from Greek words (homo + lysis) that mean "equal loosening".
In chemistry, homolysis is the breaking of a chemical bond to give two free radicals.
An example is the cleavage of a Cl-Cl bond to give two Cl atoms.
