The Nonclassical Ion Problem

Download or read book The Nonclassical Ion Problem written by Herbert C. Brown and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1. That Fascinating Nonclassical Ion Problem.- 1.1. Introduction.- 1.2. Origins.- 1.3. The Nonclassical Ion Era.- 1.4. Steric Assistance.- 1.5. An Alternative Interpretation.- 1.6. The Rococo Period of Carbonium Ion Structures.- 1.7. Difficulties in Challenging an Accepted Theory.- 1.8. Further Difficulties-A "Soft" Theory.- 1.9. Still Further Difficulties-Selective Reviews.- 1.10. Conclusion.- Comments.- 2. Steric Assistance in Solvolytic Processes.- 2.1. Introduction.- 2.2. Steric Assistance in the Solvolysis of Highly Branched Alkyl Derivatives.- 2.3. Steric Assistance in the Relative Effec.