Strain

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011453",
  "term": "Strain",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The destabilization of a molecule due to deviations from ideal bond lengths, bond angles, or non-bonded interactions, resulting in an increase in its internal energy. This deviation from an unstrained reference structure makes the molecule less stable. Common types include angle strain, torsional strain, and steric strain.",
  "synonyms": [
    "steric strain"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "angle strain",
    "eclipsing strain",
    "enthalpy",
    "molecular entity",
    "molecular mechanics calculation",
    "strain energy",
    "transannular strain",
    "transition structure"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1168 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/strain/"
}