cation-π
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
cation + π, π is from π system. Aromatic residues are called π systems because they contain a lot of π links, links between p electrons.
Noun[edit]
cation-π (uncountable)
- (organic chemistry, physical chemistry) A noncovalent interaction between a cation, a positive ion like Li⁺ or Na⁺, and an aromatic residue such as benzene, ethylene, acetylene.
Synonyms[edit]
References[edit]
- Cation–pi interaction on Wikipedia.Wikipedia