Epiotis, N. D., Larson, J. R., Eaton, H. L., Berthier, Gaston, editor, Dewar, Michael J. S., editor, Fischer, Hanns, editor, Fukui, Kenichi, editor, Hall, George G., editor, Hartmann, Hermann, editor, Jaffé, Hans H., editor, Jortner, Joshua, editor, Kutzelnigg, Werner, editor, Ruedenberg, Klaus, editor, Scrocco, Eolo, editor, Epiotis, N. D., Larson, J. R., and Eaton, H. L.
Modern valence bond theory, Theoretical physics, Chemical coupling, Real systems, Hückel's rule, Valence bond theory, Generalized valence bond, Energy matrix
Abstract
Why should we pursue an understanding of aromaticity and antiaromaticity on the basis of HVB theory? The first and most important reason is that HVB theory is equivalent to the theory which is the foundation of most present day concepts of chemistry: HMO theory with neglect of overlap. Secondly, an HVB treatment of steroselection has never been presented before. Accordingly, this section fills a void in the theoretical literature. Thirdly, the HVB theory of model systems constitutes preparation for the VB theory of real systems to be presented in following papers. Finally, HVB theory is the simplest illustrator of the conceptual advantages of the VB method, in a general sense. It is the first obligatory step along the pedagogical route leading to ultimate mastery of rigorous VB theory.
Published
1982
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