Abstract
At the MP2/6-31G(d,p) level of theory using complex orbitais, the lowest-lying (bound) singlet state of H2O2+ is the linear 1Δg state 2 with an O-H bond distance of 1.199 Å. 1 is estimated to be 4̃6 kcal mol higher in energy than the lowest-lying 3Σ-g state 2 of H2O2+. 1 and 2 are compared to the lowest-lying singlet and triplet states of isoelectronic CH2 and CHe22+. Using Walsh diagrams, the trend in the singlet/triplet gap and bending angles is explained by the relative electronegativities between the central and substituent atoms.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 503-508 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Chemical Physics Letters |
Volume | 138 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 7 Aug 1987 |
Externally published | Yes |