ISSN:
0020-7608
Keywords:
Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modeling
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Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Results of semiempirical calculations (CNDO/2-FK and MINDO/2 methods) for the σ-π complex problem on protonated benzene are given and compared with previous ones. The semiempirical methods were chosen according to the agreement of their results with new theoretical energy data (EHF + Ekorrel) concerning the classical-nonclassical problem of protonated ethylene. By these methods the corresponding part of the energy surface of the benzene/H+ system is simulated. The stationary points of this surface are found by a gradient method with complete optimization of the geometry. On the basis of this method we determined the energy profile of a reaction coordinate between the classical (σ-complex) and nonclassical (π-complex) cation. The so called strong π-complex is a saddle point between two σ-complex minima and can be interpreted as transition state of 1,2-proton shifts. Hypotheses for possible minimum energy paths of electrophilic attacks in the given region of the surface are discussed.
Additional Material:
5 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/qua.560090514
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