Unrolling the hydrogen bond properties of C–H···O interactions

Abstract

It has long been known that C–H groups may form weak hydrogen bonds. The characteristics of these interactions, however, have been explored systematically only recently. Currently, a qualitative understanding is being replaced by quantitative insight into the general properties and functions of weak hydrogen bonds like C–H···O. The current state is reviewed here, with a focus on results obtained by crystal correlation studies.

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