Term: colligation
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C01153

Definition:
The formation of a covalent bond by the combination or recombination of two radicals (the reverse of unimolecular homolysis). For example: C01153.png

Related Terms:
1) covalent bond (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C01384).
2) radicals (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.R05066).
3) unimolecular homolysis (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.M03989).

Image: Not defined (https://goldbook.iupac.org/img/inline/C01153.png) 

Source: PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1097 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)

Citation: 'colligation' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C01153

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