Agostic interaction refers to a specific type of non-covalent interaction that occurs in transition metal complexes, where a metal atom interacts with a nearby hydrogen atom that is bonded to a carbon atom. This interaction typically involves the donation of the hydrogen atom's electron density to the metal, which can result in a stabilization of the complex through the formation of a three-center two-electron bond involving the metal atom and the hydrogen atom.
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