An
adduct formed by electron-pair donation from a π-orbital into a σ-orbital, or from a σ-orbital
into a π-orbital, or from a π-orbital into a π-orbital. For example:
Such an
adduct has commonly been known as a '
π-complex', but, as the bonding is not necessarily weak, it is better to avoid the term
complex.
Source:
PAC, 1994, 66, 1077
(Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994))
on page 1154
PAC, 1995, 67, 1307
(Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on
structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995))
on page 1312