cycloadditions

Definition

A chemical reaction in which two or more unsaturated molecules combine to form a cyclic compound with a decrease in the number of multiple bonds.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'kyklos' (circle) and the Latin 'additio' (an adding), referring to the process of forming a ring structure through chemical addition.

In the news

In the article, chemists wonder if the newly synthesized uranium complex can undergo cycloadditions, which would indicate its potential for complex chemical reactivity.

Uranium complex smashes record for consecutive bonds between atoms

Chemistry World

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