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How did the practice of science develop during the Enlightenment?


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Π Molecular Orbital

A type of molecular orbital formed by the sideways overlap of atomic orbitals, crucial in understanding the bonding in conjugated systems.

Allyl Cation

A positively charged ion with a structure characterized by a carbon atom connected to three other carbon atoms via a sigma bond and two pi bonds, forming a resonance-stabilized intermediate in organic reactions.

Major Organic Product

The foremost substance generated with the highest efficiency in a chemical process involving organic materials.

Nonbonding

Electrons in a molecule that are not involved in bonding but occupy nonbonding molecular orbitals, significantly influencing molecular shape and properties.

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