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Molecular fragments in density functional theory.

José L Gazquez1, Andrés Cedillo, Badhin Gómez

  • 1Departamento de Química, División de Ciencias Basicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa, A. P. 55-534, México, D. F. 09340, México. jlgm@xanum.uam.mx

The Journal of Physical Chemistry. A
|March 31, 2006
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This study shows how molecular electron density and Fukui functions distribute within molecules. The findings reveal a "stockholders" distribution based on fragment softness, mirroring electronic density proportions.

Area of Science:

  • Theoretical Chemistry
  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Computational Chemistry

Background:

  • Understanding molecular density partitioning is crucial in chemistry.
  • The concept of molecular Fukui function aids in predicting reactivity.
  • Previous work by Cedillo, Chattaraj, and Parr laid groundwork for density partitioning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply a second-order density functional approach to molecular density partitioning.
  • To analyze the distribution of electronic density and Fukui functions in molecular fragments.
  • To investigate the relationship between local softness and density distribution.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the second-order density functional approach.
  • Employed a local assumption for density projection functions.

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  • Analyzed the resulting distribution function and molecular Fukui function.

    • Main Results:

    • The distribution function adopts a stockholders form.
    • This form is dependent on the local softness of isolated molecular fragments.
    • The molecular Fukui function distribution proportionally matches the electronic density distribution.

    Conclusions:

    • The study successfully demonstrates a stockholders-like distribution of molecular properties.
    • Local softness is a key factor in determining density partitioning.
    • The findings provide insights into chemical reactivity and molecular structure.