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27 questions linked to/from DFT Functional Selection Criteria
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Which MO approximation best fits with lab results and observation? [duplicate]
I understand that there are many different methods that can be used to approximate the set of MOs for an arbitrary molecule, as the actual quantum mechanical description is taxing to calculate. I just ...
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Is density functional theory an ab initio method?
The following comment by Wildcat made me think about whether density functional theory (DFT) can be considered an ab initio method.
@Martin-マーチン, this is sort of nitpicking, but DFT (where the last ...
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Comparing the stabilities of allylic, benzylic, and tertiary radicals
Which is the most stable free radical among the given species?
(1) $\ce{CH2=CH-CH2^.}$ (allyl radical)
(2) $\ce{C6H5-CH2^.}$ (benzyl radical)
(3) $\ce{(H3C)3C^.}$ (t-butyl radical)
(4) $\ce{...
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Rationalising the order of reactivity of carbonyl compounds towards nucleophiles
This is immediately following ron's answer from Why is a ketone more nucleophilic than an ester?
One of the most simplest questions you can ask, how can you rationalise the order of reactivity ...
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Dipole moment of cis-2-butene
I need someone to back me up on this before I go confront my teacher:
I was doing some analysis of the dipole moment of cis-2-butene.
Let's say that the alkyl groups are both on top.
Would the dipole ...
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What do short-range and long-range corrections mean in DFT methods?
Currently I am looking for the most accurate calculation method for a simple non-conjugate molecule consist of C, N, O and H. Normally I would try each method for a similar and known molecule then ...
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How should I go about picking a functional for DFT calculations?
I've been looking to use time-dependent density functional theory, but reading the literature I keep getting overwhelmed by how many different functionals there are. How should I go about selecting ...
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Do modern dispersion-corrected DFT methods give more accurate molecular geometries?
I was discussing with a colleague the use of modern dispersion-corrected density functionals. I take it almost as a given that the methods generally produce "better" (for some definition) geometries, ...
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Rationalizing the Planarity of Formamide
In formamide, the nitrogens appear to be $\ce{sp^3}$ hybridized, implying tetrahedral geometry. However, analysis shows that the molecule is actually very nearly planar with bond angles close to 120 ...
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How to choose the best method and basis set for a calculation in computational chemistry?
In Quantum chemical calculations, it is not always the case that the more complex (correlated) the method or the basis set the more accurate the results.
For example, it's sometimes found that MP2 ...
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"NBO diagrams" versus MO diagrams
Molecular orbital diagrams are well known by chemists.
According to Wikipedia (emphasis mine),
A molecular orbital diagram, or MO diagram, is a qualitative descriptive tool explaining chemical ...
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Better functionals to work with transition metals
My Masters in inorganic chemistry is focused in magnetic properties of transition metals; great part of the work is done with DFT methods using softwares like ORCA and NWChem, but since my University ...
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Calculating singlet-triplet gap and open-shell singlet character
I am trying to calculate the singlet-triplet energy gap ($S_0-T_1$) of a conjugated system (18 atoms). For the singlet $S_0$ state, assumed to be closed shell, the Gaussian options were
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How to obtain curve energy and non-bonded interaction parameters (e.g. Lennard Jones parameters) with Gaussian?
I am parameterizing a force field and would need to obtain non-bonded interaction parameters of atoms (e.g., Lennard-Jones parameters).
My primary idea is to obtain a potential energy curve using the ...
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Most efficient level of theory for sulfur-containing proline analogues (one that will work)
I'm modelling a small set of proline analogues - extra functional groups, sulfur in the ring. Using Gaussian / DMACRYS.
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