Definition of the Hydrogen Bond

Authors

Elangannan Arunan, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Gautam R. Desiraju, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Roger A. Klein, Chesterton, Cambridge
Joanna Sadlej, University of Warsaw
Steve Scheiner, Utah State UniversityFollow
Ibon Alkorta, Medicinal Chemistry Institute
David C. Clary, Oxford University
Robert H. Crabtree, Yale University
Joseph J. Duannenberg, City University of New York
Pavel Hobza, Academy of Sciences of Czech Republic
Henrik G. Kiaergaard, University of Copenhagen
Anthony C. Legon, University of Bristol
Benedetta Mennucci, University of Pisa
David J. Nesbitt, University of Colorado, Boulder

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2010

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.

Comments

Submitted

Recommended Citation

Definition of the Hydrogen Bond E. Arunan, G. R. Desiraju, R. A. Klein, J. Sadlej, S. Scheiner, I. Alkorta, D. C. Clary, R. H. Crabtree, J. J. Dannenberg, P. Hobza, H. G. Kjaergaard, A. C. Legon, B. Mennucci, D. J. Nesbitt Pure and Applied Chemistry (submitted)