carbenium

English edit

Noun edit

carbenium (plural carbeniums)

(organic chemistry, informal) Any carbocation, but especially methylium
Synonyms: carbenium ion, carbonium

Usage notes edit

IUPAC recommends that carbonium is used instead.

Derived terms edit

oxycarbenium

References edit

IUPAC

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