Definition of the hydrogen bond (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)

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E. Arunan · Indian Institute of Science Bangalore

Gautam R. Desiraju · Indian Institute of Science Bangalore

Roger A. Klein

Joanna Sadlej · University of Warsaw

Steve Scheiner · Utah State University

Ibón Alkorta

David C. Clary · University of Oxford

Robert H. Crabtree

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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Crystallography and molecular interactions Various Chemistry Research Topics Chemical Thermodynamics and Molecular Structure

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Published in: Pure and Applied Chemistry

Volume 83, Issue 8, pp. 1637-1641

DOI: 10.1351/pac-rec-10-01-02

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 86.31

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