ISSN:
1432-2234
Keywords:
α Cleavage reaction of carbonyl compounds
;
Excited state potential energy surfaces
;
Photochemical reactions
;
VB-CI
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Potential energy surfaces were calculated for the ground and some excited states of formaldehyde as a model for the α cleavage reaction of carbonyl compounds. Computations were based on an STO-3G basis within the SCGF approach. Only planar geometries were considered. The VB-CI description of the group of electrons directly involved in the reaction allows for a general and illuminating discussion of the wave functions for this reaction and gives a theoretical justification of the configuration mixing model of Pross [8].
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00526552
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