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DRAFT DEFINITION
Non-classical ion
A hyper-coordinated carbonium ion (see Onium Ion) such as the penta-coordinated norbornyl cation named non-classical by S. Winstein. The term derives from a cornerstone of the classical theory of structural chemistry since the time of Kekul???????????? in the 1860s that stated that carbon could bind at most four other atoms (tetra-coordination). Tri-coordinated carbenium ions (see Enium Ion) are consequently termed 'Classical Ions'.
Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission
This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment.

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