Alpha-stabilization of carbanions: fluorine is more effective than the heavier halogens.
Bickelhaupt
F Matthias
FM
Afdeling Theoretische Chemie, Scheikundig Laboratorium der Vrije Universiteit, De Boelelaan 1083, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands. fm.bickelhaupt@few.vu.nl
Hermann
Holger L
HL
Boche
Gernot
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