Chemistry A-Level
high electron density
What high electron density means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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A region of the double bond where π electrons are exposed and held less tightly than σ electrons.
Topics that use high electron density
- Structure, bonding and reactivity (AQA A-Level)
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