Distonic radical cation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003336",
  "term": "Distonic radical cation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A radical cation in which the positive charge and the radical center are located at different, non-adjacent atoms within the molecule. This separation often leads to unique fragmentation pathways and reactivity compared to conventional radical cations where the charge and radical are co-located. These species are frequently observed as intermediates in mass spectrometry.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "radical ion"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1107 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/distonic-radical-cation/"
}