Abstract
The energy changes associated with internal rotation of a functional group in a molecule depend on the topology of the chemical environment. Energies obtained from electron structure and force-field calculations have been analyzed by Fourier expansions. The findings show that rotation around bonds connecting atoms without lone pairs can be described with a one term Fourier-series. In contrast, two or three terms are needed if the connected atoms have lone pairs. The analysis inspires adoption of a simplified Fourier expansion that reproduces the data well, suggesting that Fourier-type-series with few terms are useful in describing any internal rotation analytically.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
