electron-rich

[US]/[ˈel.ek.trɒn.rɪtʃ]/
[UK]/[ˈel.ek.trɑːn.rɪtʃ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Containing or having a relatively high density of electrons.; Having a greater tendency to donate electrons.; Relating to a chemical species with a significant negative charge or a high electron density.

Phrases & Collocations

electron-rich centers

highly electron-rich

electron-rich species

become electron-rich

electron-rich region

are electron-rich

electron-rich bond

finding electron-rich

electron-rich sites

extremely electron-rich

Example Sentences

the electron-rich alkene readily undergoes friedel-crafts alkylation.

electron-rich aromatic compounds are good nucleophiles in organic reactions.

the electron-rich nitrogen atom donates electrons to the metal center.

electron-rich phosphines are excellent ligands for transition metal catalysts.

the electron-rich carbon atom stabilizes the positive charge.

electron-rich amines are frequently used as bases in organic synthesis.

the electron-rich oxygen in the alcohol coordinates with the lewis acid.

electron-rich heterocycles often participate in π-stacking interactions.

the electron-rich nature of the molecule influences its reactivity.

electron-rich boron compounds are useful in organic electronics.

electron-rich substituents enhance the reactivity of the aromatic ring.

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