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Photogeneration of N-Heterocyclic Carbenes: Application in Photoinduced Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization
Published on: November 29, 2018
Correction: The p-block challenge: assessing quantum chemistry methods for inorganic heterocycle dimerizations
Thomas Gasevic1, Markus Bursch2,3, Qianli Ma4
1Mulliken Center for Theoretical Chemistry, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, Beringstr. 4, 53115 Bonn, Germany. hansen@thch.uni-bonn.de.
This correction addresses inaccuracies in a previous study on quantum chemistry methods for p-block element heterocycle dimerizations. The updated findings provide more reliable data for computational chemistry research.
Area of Science:
- Computational chemistry
- Quantum chemistry
- Inorganic chemistry
Context:
- The original study evaluated the performance of various quantum chemistry methods for inorganic heterocycle dimerizations.
- Accurate computational methods are crucial for predicting the properties and reactivity of p-block elements.
Purpose:
- To correct specific errors identified in the original publication.
- To provide a revised and more accurate assessment of quantum chemistry methods for the target systems.
Summary:
- The correction clarifies data and conclusions regarding the performance of density functional theory (DFT) and coupled-cluster methods.
- Specific adjustments were made to the reported energies and performance metrics for several p-block heterocycle dimerizations.
Impact:
- Ensures the reliability of computational data for researchers in inorganic chemistry and materials science.
- Facilitates more accurate theoretical predictions and experimental design involving p-block compounds.
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