Backdonation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Backdonation is a noun meaning (physical chemistry, quantum mechanics) The transfer of one or more electrons from an atomic orbital of an atom to an antibonding orbital of a ligand.
Meaning
(physical chemistry, quantum mechanics) The transfer of one or more electrons from an atomic orbital of an atom to an antibonding orbital of a ligand.
Word Forms
- backdonations
Synonyms for backdonation
Depending on context, synonyms include backbonding.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include backbonding, backtransfer, reprotonation, retrotransfer, redox, countertransport.
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