Organic Chemistry Terms Starting with V
Definitions of 6 organic chemistry terms that start with V, such as Valence Bond Theory, Vibrational Excitation, Vicinal. Plain-language explanations linked…
Terms starting with V
- Valence Bond Theory: Describes bonds mainly as overlap between atomic/hybrid orbitals.
- Vibrational Excitation: Molecule absorbs energy and enters a higher vibrational state.
- Vicinal: Groups located on neighboring atoms.
- Vinylic: Directly attached to a carbon of a C=C double bond.
- Vinylic Carbocation: Positive charge directly on a C=C carbon; generally very unstable.
- VSEPR Theory: Predicts molecular shape by arranging electron groups to minimize repulsion.