HSAB Theory · Hard-Hard, Soft-Soft
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Bond type
Matched pairs 0
Stage reagents in solution
Hard acid (Li⁺, small)
Soft acid (Hg²⁺, large)
Hard base (F⁻, small)
Soft base (S, thiol)
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