Abstract
The orbital energy second derivatives with respect to the CC asymmetric stretchibng mode of benzene, allyl cation and allyl anion show unambigiously that the π orbitals are unstable with respect to a distorted geometry with alternating CC bonds. It is the σ frame which enforces the D6h form of benzene and the C2v form of the allyl anion.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 27-31 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Chemical Physics Letters |
Volume | 244 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 29 Sep 1995 |
Externally published | Yes |