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October 21, 2025Angewandte Chemie International EditionOpen Access

Correspondence on “Taxonomy of Chemical Bondings: Opportunities and Challenges”

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Clarifying the naming of chemical bondings can enhance understanding and reduce confusion, centered on σ-hole, π-hole, and p-hole bonds.
Greater clarity in naming chemical bond types could reduce ambiguity and align with physical natures, improving communication.
Correspondence critiques a proposed naming scheme for noncovalent bond types that may complicate understanding of chemical interactions.
Emphasizing clarity in chemical nomenclature supports better comprehension among chemists, avoiding unnecessary complexity.

Implication

Correspondence highlights clarity in naming chemical bondings, suggesting σ-hole, π-hole, and p-hole bonds may improve understanding.

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Robin Taylor (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f8a381c0c01e5ef8abdc78 https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202517813

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