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Vinylic

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

A vinylic position in organic chemistry refers to the position of a hydrogen or substituent that is directly attached to an alkene's sp^2 hybridized carbon atom. This term is often used when discussing reactions involving the addition of elements across the double bond of alkenes.