Introduction
Although electronegativity according to its original definition by Pauling is a property of an element it
is such a useful concept that attempts have been made to apply it to functional groups as well.
The electronegativity of functional groups can be estimated using a number of different approaches.
The values shown here are computed using the assumption of electronegativity
equalization.
They can be seen as a complement to Hammett-type parameters when describing functional
group polarity but are less versatile.
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