A Chemist's Guide to Valence Bond Theory

By Sason S. Shaik, Philippe C. Hiberty, Philippe C Hiberty

This reference on current VB theory and applications presents a practical system that can be applied to a variety of chemical problems in a uniform manner. After explaining basic VB theory, it discusses VB applications to bonding problems, aromaticity and antiaromaticity, the dioxygen molecule, polyradicals, excited states, organic reactions, inorganic/organometallic reactions, photochemical reactions, and catalytic reactions. With a guide for performing VB calculations, exercises and answers, and numerous solved problems, this is the premier reference for practitioners and upper-level students.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470037350
• ISBN13: 9780470037355
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.5" x 9.4"