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In organic chemistry, reactions are classified by the types of reagents and the bond fission involved. Explain the following terms: nucleophile, electrophile, homolytic fission, heterolytic fission.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · An introduction to organic chemistry
An introduction to organic chemistry: explain question
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