Abstract
The π-electrons in benzene, the quintessential aromatic molecule, were previously shown to be distortive, i.e., they prefer localized double bonds alternating with single bonds. It is the σ-electrons that force the double bonds to delocalize, leading to a regular, D
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 20673-20681 |
Journal | Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics - PCCP |
Volume | 13 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |