Carbocation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001626",
  "term": "Carbocation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A positively charged ion in which at least one carbon atom bears a formal positive charge. This carbon atom is typically electron-deficient and acts as an electrophile. Carbocations are classified based on the number of alkyl groups attached to the positively charged carbon, such as primary, secondary, and tertiary carbocations.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "bridged carbocation",
    "carbenium ion",
    "carbonium ion",
    "cation",
    "radical ion"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1093 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)",
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1325 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/carbocation/"
}