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Title: triphenylmethyl cation
Post by: Nootson on February 28, 2011, 05:49:01 PM
Hi, I'm looking for some physical constants relating to triphenylmethyl cation ionically bound to a chlorine atom. (Ph)3C+Cl-

I've looked in multiple locations, but it seems that every reaction and data always refer to the covalently bonded triphenylmethyl chlorine.

I tried looking at some journals the ACS has but I don't have an account and they want me to pay $35 for a 48 hour access, which I really don't want to do. If anyone can reference me to someone or somewhere where I can find this information it would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: triphenylmethyl cation
Post by: MissPhosgene on February 28, 2011, 08:14:44 PM
If you have citations, I can probably find the articles and provide the information you would like.
Title: Re: triphenylmethyl cation
Post by: kreisler on March 01, 2011, 09:05:48 AM
i think the bond between carbon and chlorine is covalent rather than ionic? Am I right?
If detail information of an artile would be provided, I can help you!
Title: Re: triphenylmethyl cation
Post by: Nootson on March 02, 2011, 11:32:05 PM
Quote from: kreisler on March 01, 2011, 09:05:48 AM
i think the bond between carbon and chlorine is covalent rather than ionic? Am I right?
If detail information of an artile would be provided, I can help you!

Yeah, I finally found it out. I don't know if my chem teacher thinks she's clever, but the compound I'm looking for doesn't exist in such a fashion. But yes you are correct, the bond is covalent, and can never be ionic. Thanks for the support though I appreciate it.