Methyl groups as widespread Lewis bases in noncovalent interactions
Tetrel bonds are noncovalent interactions between electron donors and group 14 elements; in these situations, C(sp3) atoms can act as Lewis acids, accepting electron density. Here, the authors show that methyl groups, when bound to atoms less electronegative than carbon, can participate in noncovale...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-25314-y |