Carbocations: Difference between revisions

Created page with "== Introduction == A Carbocation is a type of ion that has a positively charged carbon atom. The term carbocation is derived from the words "carbon" and "cation", which is a positively charged ion. Carbocations are often unstable and highly reactive, which makes them important in many chemical reactions. == Structure and Properties == Carbocations are characterized by a carbon atom that is bonded to three other atoms or groups of atoms and carries a positive charge...."