Radical ion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009853",
  "term": "Radical ion",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A molecular entity that possesses both an unpaired electron and a net electrical charge. These species combine the characteristics of radicals and ions, exhibiting both high reactivity due to the unpaired electron and electrostatic interactions due to the charge. Radical cations and radical anions are common examples.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "electric charge"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1156 (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 1363 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/radical-ion/"
}