Aromatic ion
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Aromatic ion |
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A planar cyclic ion that obeys the the H?????????????ckel (4n + 2) rule where n is a positive integer representing the number of conjugated π electrons. Charge delocalization leads to greater stability compared to a hypothetical localized structure. |
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission |
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. |
