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The magnesium transfers an electron to the C-X bond, yielding a Mg radical. The halogen atom leaves with 2 electrons from the bond and the carbon is converted into a radical. The negatively charged bromide ion forms an ionic bond with the positively charged Mg radical. The single electrons of the carbon radical and Mg radical are used to form a new covalent bond.
Is this correct? Also is my wording and mechanism drawing adequate?
The magnesium transfers an electron to the C-X bond, yielding a Mg radical. The halogen atom leaves with 2 electrons from the bond and the carbon is converted into a radical. The negatively charged bromide ion forms an ionic bond with the positively charged Mg radical. The single electrons of the carbon radical and Mg radical are used to form a new covalent bond.
Is this correct? Also is my wording and mechanism drawing adequate?
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