ISSN:
1432-2234
Keywords:
Electron pair splitting
;
Odd electrons, distribution of
;
Triatomic species
;
Diradical character
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract A density function D(r) = 2γ(r, r) − tSγ(r, r′)γ(r′, r) dr′, where γ(r, r′) is a spinless first-order density matrix, has been proposed as fundamental formula representing the spatial distribution of odd electrons in molecules. The bonding properties of π electrons in some representative triatomic species have been examined in the light of D(r). The density function can also be used successfully to assess the diradical character of unstable singlet ground-state molecules.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00549017
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