ISSN:
0020-7608
Keywords:
Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modeling
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Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
The AMO function of the hydrogen molecule ψ = ψc + η ψi, where ψc is the covalent part and ψi the ionic part, is investigated for small internuclear distances R. We found η → -1 as R →,-1 as R → 0, contrary to the intuitively expected limit η → 1. However, near R = 0 an analytical expression of ψ is derived, showing that ψ reduces to the helium ground state as R → 0. We have proved that the empirical concept „covalent and ionic character“ should be replaced by the symmetry argument in the case of small R.
Additional Material:
2 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/qua.560120103
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