1962 ⟶ Carbocations Observed via Superacid Reactions

George Olah observes carbocations via superacid reactions.
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1923
1962

🧪 Lewis Develops the Electron Pair Theory of Acid/Base Reactions

Gilbert N. Lewis develops the electron pair theory of acid/base reactions.⟶
Lewis Develops the Electron Pair Theory of Acid/Base Reactions (1923)
Acids and BasesElectron Pair TheoryChemical ReactionsOrganic ChemistryLewis20th Century ChemistryMolecular ChemistryChemical Bonding
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⚛️ Carbocations Observed via Superacid Reactions

George Olah observes carbocations via superacid reactions.⟶
Carbocations Observed via Superacid Reactions (1962)
Organic ChemistryCarbocationsSuperacidsReaction MechanismsChemical ReactionsOlah
United StatesUnited States