carbenium

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Noun

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carbenium (plural carbeniums)

  1. (organic chemistry, informal) Any carbocation, but especially methylium
    Synonyms: carbenium ion, carbonium

Usage notes

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  • IUPAC recommends that carbonium is used instead.

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