ISSN:
0020-7608
Keywords:
Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modeling
;
Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Ab initio STO-3G calculations show that α-cyano- and α-isocyano-substitution on carbanions produce a significant approximately equal stabilization of these charged species. Evidence is presented which suggests that the mechanism of such stabilization is qualitatively different for the cyano and isocyano substituents. The former appears to act through an electron delocalization process while the latter may operate by an inductive effect.
Additional Material:
5 Tab.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/qua.560220209