cation-π
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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.
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References edit
- Cation–pi interaction on Wikipedia.Wikipedia