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  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Computational Chemistry
  • Chemical Reactivity Theory

Background:

  • The Fukui function is a key concept in chemical reactivity, predicting reaction sites.
  • Traditional Fukui function analysis can be computationally intensive or provide limited spatial information.
  • A need exists for alternative, robust methods to analyze chemical reactivity and site selectivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present and evaluate a novel topological analysis method as an alternative to the Fukui function.
  • To compare the proposed method with the traditional condensed Fukui function.
  • To demonstrate the chemical interpretability and applicability of the new approach.

Main Methods:

  • Topological analysis of electron density to define atomic basins.
  • Numerical integration of electron density within these basins.
  • Application to small molecules, clusters, and aromatic systems.
  • Comparison with existing methodologies and experimental data.

Main Results:

  • The topological analysis provides a chemically interpretable number analogous to the Fukui function.
  • The method successfully analyzes reactivity in diverse molecular systems.
  • Results show good agreement with other computational methods and experimental observations.

Conclusions:

  • Topological analysis offers a viable and chemically insightful alternative to the Fukui function for reactivity studies.
  • This method enhances the understanding of electron density distribution and its role in chemical reactions.
  • The approach is broadly applicable across various chemical structures.