Halogen Bonding and Other Noncovalent Interactions Involving Halogens: A Terminology Issue
CrystEngComm 2006, 8, 946
P. Metrangolo, T. Pilati, G. Resnati
General scheme of the donor/acceptor sites typically involved in XB.
General scheme of the donor/acceptor sites typically involved in XB.
ABSTRACT
Halogens can be involved in a wide set of noncovalent interactions, which differ from each other for their electronic and geometric features. Those interactions that can be encompassed by the term ?halogen bonding? are outlined.