List the reactive intermediates produced by the fission of a covalent bond and describe their main characteristics.

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(N/A) The reactive intermediates produced by the fission of a covalent bond are Carbocations,Carbanions,and Free radicals.
Intermediate $1^{\circ}$ (Primary) $2^{\circ}$ (Secondary) $3^{\circ}$ (Tertiary)
Carbocation $CH_3^+, CH_3CH_2^+$ $(CH_3)_2CH^+$ $(CH_3)_3C^+$
Carbanion $:CH_3^-, CH_3CH_2^-$ $(CH_3)_2CH^-$ $(CH_3)_3C^-$
Free radical $CH_3\bullet, CH_3CH_2\bullet$ $(CH_3)_2CH\bullet$ $(CH_3)_3C\bullet$

Characteristics:
$1$. These intermediates are highly unstable and reactive species formed during the course of a chemical reaction.
$2$. The stability of these intermediates is influenced by the inductive effect and hyperconjugation of the attached alkyl groups.
$3$. In these species,the central carbon atom is typically bonded to three other atoms or groups.

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