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Iodine bond
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Iodine bond: This is a noncovalent interaction that occurs between an iodine atom and another atom or molecule. Iodine bonds are formed through weak electrostatic interactions known as halogen bonds, which are analogous to hydrogen bonds. In an iodine bond, the iodine atom usually acts as the electron acceptor, with a lone pair of electrons interacting with an electron-deficient region of the other atom or molecule. These bonds are often observed in crystal structures, molecular complexes, and biological systems, where iodine atoms can interact with a variety of functional groups such as amines, alcohols, and carbonyl groups.
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