Bonding electrons can be associated with more than two nuclei, and there is a measure of stability to be gained by this because the degree of bonding increases when the electrons can distribute themse...Bonding electrons can be associated with more than two nuclei, and there is a measure of stability to be gained by this because the degree of bonding increases when the electrons can distribute themselves over a greater volume. This effect often is called electron delocalization or resonance. It is important only if the component atomic orbitals overlap significantly, and this will depend in large part on the molecular geometry.
π-Bonds are formed from the overlap of two adjacent parallel p orbitals (Fig.1). π bonds are important in the Addition reactions. It is vital in synthesising many products like the polymers we use in ...π-Bonds are formed from the overlap of two adjacent parallel p orbitals (Fig.1). π bonds are important in the Addition reactions. It is vital in synthesising many products like the polymers we use in modern day society. These systems have incredibly unique thermodynamic and photochemical properties. In this section we discover the special properties that three adjacent p orbitals (a π double bond and a p orbital) can have on the reactivity of a carbon center. We call a carbon next to a double bo
