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:
Multireference configuration interaction wave functions with single and double excitations were calculated for the 1Σ+g ground state of the C2 molecule and the excited states of C+2 with symmetries 2Σ+g, 2Σ-u, 2Πu, and 2Πg. The corresponding σg, σu, πu, and πg valence Dyson orbitals were calculated. Most of the density due to the valence electrons is accounted for by three σg, one σu, and one degenerate pair of πu Dyson orbitals. Electron correlation plays an important role in the bond strength of C2 by increasing the occupation of the σg valence orbitals and decreasing the occupation of the σu and πu valence orbitals. © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Additional Material:
8 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
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