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.
| Halogen Bonding and Other Noncovalent Interactions Involving Halogens: A Terminology Issue |
| CrystEngComm 2006, 8, 946 |
| P. Metrangolo, T. Pilati, G. Resnati |
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| General scheme of the donor/acceptor sites typically involved in XB. |
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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.
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