Why is this area of concentrated positive charge considered to be
destabilizing? It would seem that polar covalent bonds are supposed to
be stronger than covalent bonds. Thank you.
Sincerely,
storm
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Polarizability and Carbocation Stability
Why is this area of concentrated positive charge considered to be destabilizing? It would seem that polar covalent bonds are supposed to be stronger than covalent bonds.
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