Meaning of conjugation

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Postby Chem_Mod » Mon Sep 19, 2011 4:03 pm

Question: What does conjugation mean?

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Postby Chem_Mod » Mon Sep 19, 2011 4:04 pm

Answer: It occurs when a molecule has alternating single and double bonds. Like benzene the pi e- of the double bonds can "move around the molecule".

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