cation-π
English
editEtymology
editFrom cation + translingual π, where π is from π system. Aromatic residues are called π systems because they contain a lot of π links, links between p electrons.
Noun
editcation-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
editReferences
edit- Cation–pi interaction on Wikipedia.Wikipedia