Carbenium centre

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001623",
  "term": "Carbenium centre",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A trivalent carbon atom bearing a formal positive charge, typically sp2 hybridized, with an empty p-orbital. This electron-deficient carbon acts as an electrophile in chemical reactions, seeking electron density to complete its octet. The stability of a carbenium center is influenced by hyperconjugation and inductive effects from adjacent alkyl groups, with tertiary centers being more stable than primary ones.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "carbenium ion",
    "orbital"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1092 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/carbenium-centre/"
}