Tetrel‐Bonding Interaction: Rediscovered Supramolecular Force?

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Antonio Bauzá · Universitat de les Illes Balears

Tiddo J. Mooibroek · University of Bristol

Antonio Frontera · Universitat de les Illes Balears

Abstract

The w(hole) picture: A tetrel bond is a directional noncovalent interaction between a covalently bonded atom of Group IV and a negative site, for example, the lone pair of a Lewis base or an anion. It involves a region of positive electrostatic potential (σ hole), and energetically, they are comparable to hydrogen bonds and other σ-hole-based interactions.

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Crystallography and molecular interactions Organoboron and organosilicon chemistry Crystal structures of chemical compounds

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Published in: Angewandte Chemie International Edition

Volume 52, Issue 47, pp. 12317-12321

DOI: 10.1002/anie.201306501

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 46.39

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Tetrel‐Bonding Interaction: Rediscovered Supramolecular Force?

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