Correlation of electronic structure and bending force constants in some linear molecules

  • Wm Hayden Smith
  • , George E. Leroi

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Abstract

A qualitative relationship between electron density in the outermost occupied orbital at the central carbon atom and ease of bending is described for several triatomic and pentatomic linear molecules, including CO2, C3, NCN, C3N2, C3O2, C3S2, and C3H4. Both valence bond and molecular orbital models are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1784-1786
Number of pages3
JournalThe Journal of Chemical Physics
Volume45
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1966

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