Abstract
The ab initio ipsocentric approach to calculation and mapping of induced orbital current density is extended to open-shell π systems. ROHF/6-31G ∗∗ calculations document the (magnetic) aromaticity of planar 4 nπ triplet states of 4π/8π annulenes and isobenzofulvene, and quintet excited-state azulene. An orbital model for currents rationalises the generalised form of Baird’s rules, by which 4 n + 2 annulenes are aromatic (antiaromatic) in states of even (odd) total spin (vice versa for 4 nπ annulenes). In contrast to geometric criteria, ring-currents predict antiaromaticity for the doublet naphthalene radical anion.
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