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Definition of the Hydrogen Bond
Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty Publications
  • Elangannan Arunan, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
  • Gautam R. Desiraju, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
  • Roger A. Klein, Chesterton, Cambridge
  • Joanna Sadlej, University of Warsaw
  • Steve Scheiner, Utah State University
  • Ibon Alkorta, Medicinal Chemistry Institute
  • David C. Clary, Oxford University
  • Robert H. Crabtree, Yale University
  • Joseph J. Duannenberg, City University of New York
  • Pavel Hobza, Academy of Sciences of Czech Republic
  • Henrik G. Kiaergaard, University of Copenhagen
  • Anthony C. Legon, University of Bristol
  • Benedetta Mennucci, University of Pisa
  • David J. Nesbitt, University of Colorado, Boulder
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2010
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Abstract

A novel definition for the hydrogen bond is recommended here. It takes into account the theoretical and experimental knowledge acquired over the past century. This definition insists on some evidence. Six criteria are listed that could be used as evidence for the presence of a hydrogen bond.

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Definition of the Hydrogen Bond E. Arunan, G. R. Desiraju, R. A. Klein, J. Sadlej, S. Scheiner, I. Alkorta, D. C. Clary, R. H. Crabtree, J. J. Dannenberg, P. Hobza, H. G. Kjaergaard, A. C. Legon, B. Mennucci, D. J. Nesbitt Pure and Applied Chemistry (submitted)