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Pure and Applied Chemistry· 2013Q3

Definition of the halogen bond (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)

Gautam R. Desiraju, P Shing Ho, Lars Kloo, A. C. Legon et al.

Short summary

The IUPAC has formally defined the "halogen bond" as a specific subset of inter- and intramolecular interactions involving a halogen atom.

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Key points

  • Introduces a formal definition for the "halogen bond."
  • Specifies that the interaction involves a halogen atom.
  • Covers both inter- and intramolecular interactions.
  • Aims to standardize chemical terminology.

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Abstract

This recommendation proposes a definition for the term “halogen bond”, which designates a specific subset of the inter- and intramolecular interactions involving a halogen atom in a molecular entity.

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