TCNE
TCNE stands for 2,3,5,6-tetracyanoethylenetetracarboxylate. It is an organic compound with the chemical formula C10N4O8. This molecule is characterized by the presence of four cyano groups attached to an ethylene backbone, which is further functionalized with two ester groups. TCNE is a highly electron-deficient molecule due to the strong electron-withdrawing nature of the cyano and ester substituents. This property makes it a potent electron acceptor.
TCNE is known for its ability to form charge-transfer complexes with electron-donating molecules. These complexes can