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Vinyl Cation

Description:

A vinyl cation refers to a positively charged organic molecule with a vinyl group (CH=CH2) attached to a carbon atom.

Senses:

1. Chemistry: In chemistry, a vinyl cation is a reactive intermediate species typically formed during chemical reactions involving vinyl compounds.

2. Organic Chemistry: In organic chemistry, a vinyl cation is a carbocationic species that contains a positive charge on one of the carbon atoms in the vinyl group.

Sample Sentences:

1. Chemistry:

- The reaction produced a vinyl cation as an intermediate, which then underwent further transformations.

- Understanding the reactivity of vinyl cations is crucial for designing efficient synthetic routes.

2. Organic Chemistry:

- The stability of the vinyl cation was influenced by the substituents present on the adjacent carbon atoms.

- The formation of a vinyl cation was confirmed by NMR spectroscopy.

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