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What is the difference between zero-point and total energy of a molecule in the output of an ORCA FREQ calculation?
I am trying to find the enthalpies of formation for a couple organometallics in ORCA and as a first time user I am a bit bogged down in the terminology. The Gaussian manual has a section on these ...
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How to reconcile conflict between assumed oxidation state and the most stable multiplicity from electronic structure calculations?
Consider either of the small, neutral molecules containing two Zn atoms below. If I were to determine the oxidation state of Zn from this molecule, I would formally assume each Zn to be Zn(I) in order ...
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