carbocation

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/ˌkɑː(ɹ).bəʊˈkæt.aɪ.ən/ English

Definitions

noun

Any cation containing an excess positive charge on one or more carbon atoms

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Synonyms

allylic carbenium ion bridged carbocation carbide borocation carbonyloxy carbonium ion oxocarbenium carboanion carbanion countercation polycation carbynium carbonylation carbenium carbonium

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