Definition of homoconjugation

(1) Association between a base and its conjugate acid through a hydrogen bond (B...HB+ or AH...A-). Homoassociation is a more appropriate term for this phenomenon.

(2) The orbital overlap of two pi systems separated by a non-conjugating group, such as CH2.

See also conjugate acid-base pair, conjugated system, homoaromatic.


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