Delocalized electron

In chemistry, a delocalized electron is an electron in a molecule, ion or solid metal that is not associated with a single atom or a covalent bond.[1] The term delocalization is general and can have slightly different meanings in different fields.

Benzene, with the delocalization of the electrons indicated by the circle.

References
  1. IUPAC Gold Book delocalization


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