Heterolytic fragmentation

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DRAFT DEFINITION
Heterolytic fragmentation

Fragmentation of a molecule or ion in which both electrons forming the single bond that is broken remain on one of the atoms that were originally bonded.

See heterolysis.

Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission
This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment.

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