What is mean by delocalized electron?

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Delocalized electrons are electrons that are spread over multiple atomic bonds, significantly influencing organic reactions. Their participation in these reactions is primarily due to resonance, where electrons are not confined to a single bond or atom. The structure of reactants and the intermediate steps in reactions determine how delocalized electrons interact. Understanding delocalization is essential for grasping the complexities of chemical bonding in organic chemistry.

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How do delocalized electrons participated in organic reactions
 
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A delocalized electron is an electron that is spread over more than one atom bond.
anbarasan said:
How do delocalized electrons participated in organic reactions
If I understand the question correctly, it can't be answered simply on a forum. Pick up a good book on organic chemistry.
 
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Electrons are delocalized due to resonance. The way they participate in reactions will depend on the structure of the reactants, and the intermediate steps involved in a particular reaction. There are too many ways to describe here.
 
When an electron is associated with more than single atom or single covalent bond. Delocalisation can have different meaning as well. It can be easily seen in an effect called resonance.
 
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Somya Sharma said:
When an electron is associated with more than single atom or single covalent bond. Delocalisation can have different meaning as well. It can be easily seen in an effect called resonance.
Yes, I meant bond, not atom, in my post. Chemical bonding necessarily implies "delocalization" over more than one atom :smile:
 

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