If the covalent bonds between two elements break heterolytically, i.e., unequally, it results in the formation of charged species. This type of bond breaking, where the electrons are unevenly distributed is called heterolytic cleavage.
Heterolytic Cleavage of Covalent Bond
In the above figure, we have used arrows to signify the movement of electrons, a regular arrow signifies that two electrons are being moved.
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