Distonic ions have been extensively examined due to their unique behavior and how commonly they can occur. It has been shown that in most cases distonic ions have a bonding arrangement corresponding to that of the original molecule before ionization occurred; but that distonic ions are less stable than before ionization occurred; even so, distonic ions are considered stable ions and have caught many scientists' attention because they possess more stability than its traditional isomer. It may be difficult to decipher the functions of the charge and radical site because distonic ions are limited to elementary reactions such as unimolecular reactions involving highly excited and short-lived species.