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MECHANISMS II
 Bond Forming
A covalent s bond can form in 2 ways:
1) Homogenic (radical mechanism)
1 electron provided from each fragment
2) Heterogenic (polar mechanism)
2 electrons provided by one fragment
Note : Fish
hook arrows
= 1 electron
Note : Double head
arrows = 2 electrons