ISSN:
1572-9001
Keywords:
van der Waals radius
;
molecule
;
crystal
;
anisotropy
;
hydrogen bond
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The anisotropic components of van der Waals radii for 5b, 6b and 7b Group elements were determined from the structures of gaseous van der Waals complexes and of crystalline molecular solids. The transition from the gaseous to the solid state reduces the anisotropy of a van der Waals atomic shape. This anisotropy is largely responsible for the changes of intermolecular distances, which are often misinterpreted as an effect of hydrogen bonds.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1009222027852
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