homovicinality
Homovicinility is a concept in chemistry and materials science that describes the spatial arrangement of functional groups or substituents in a molecule, particularly in relation to their proximity to a central or reference point. The term is derived from the Latin *homo-* (meaning "same" or "similar") and *vicinal* (meaning "adjacent" or "nearby"), emphasizing the similarity in positioning of these groups.
In organic chemistry, homovicinility often refers to the presence of identical or analogous substituents located at
The concept is particularly relevant in the study of stereochemistry, where homovicinil substituents may contribute to
Homovicinility also plays a role in polymer chemistry and materials design, where the spatial arrangement of
While not as widely recognized as terms like "vicinal" or "geminal," homovicinility provides a useful framework