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Schematic representation for (a) the dual
behavior of the A–X molecule in noncovalent interactions, (b)
cis- and trans-geometries of type I halogen···halogen
interactions, (c) type II halogen···halogen interactions,
and (d) type III halogen···halogen interactions.