Chemistry of Frontier Orbitals
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"Chemistry of Frontier Orbitals" is a seminal work by Kenichi Fukui that develops and applies frontier molecular orbital theory to explain and predict the course of chemical reactions.
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| Chemistry of Frontier Orbitals canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Chemistry of Frontier Orbitals Context triple: [Fukui Kenichi, hasWork, Chemistry of Frontier Orbitals]
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A.
Electronic Structures of Molecules
Electronic Structures of Molecules is a foundational scientific work by Robert S. Mulliken that systematically develops molecular orbital theory and its application to understanding the electronic properties and bonding of molecules.
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The Nature of the Chemical Bond
The Nature of the Chemical Bond is a landmark chemistry book by Linus Pauling that systematically explains chemical bonding using quantum mechanics and became one of the most influential scientific texts of the 20th century.
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C.
Woodward–Hoffmann rules
The Woodward–Hoffmann rules are fundamental principles in organic chemistry that predict the stereochemistry and feasibility of pericyclic reactions based on orbital symmetry considerations.
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D.
Extended Hückel method
The Extended Hückel method is a semi-empirical quantum chemistry approach developed by Roald Hoffmann to approximate molecular electronic structure and bonding using simplified orbital interactions.
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E.
Valence and the Structure of Atoms and Molecules
"Valence and the Structure of Atoms and Molecules" is a foundational chemistry book by Gilbert N. Lewis that systematically presents his theories of chemical bonding and the electronic structure of atoms and molecules.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Chemistry of Frontier Orbitals Target entity description: "Chemistry of Frontier Orbitals" is a seminal work by Kenichi Fukui that develops and applies frontier molecular orbital theory to explain and predict the course of chemical reactions.
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A.
Electronic Structures of Molecules
Electronic Structures of Molecules is a foundational scientific work by Robert S. Mulliken that systematically develops molecular orbital theory and its application to understanding the electronic properties and bonding of molecules.
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B.
The Nature of the Chemical Bond
The Nature of the Chemical Bond is a landmark chemistry book by Linus Pauling that systematically explains chemical bonding using quantum mechanics and became one of the most influential scientific texts of the 20th century.
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C.
Woodward–Hoffmann rules
The Woodward–Hoffmann rules are fundamental principles in organic chemistry that predict the stereochemistry and feasibility of pericyclic reactions based on orbital symmetry considerations.
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D.
Extended Hückel method
The Extended Hückel method is a semi-empirical quantum chemistry approach developed by Roald Hoffmann to approximate molecular electronic structure and bonding using simplified orbital interactions.
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E.
Valence and the Structure of Atoms and Molecules
"Valence and the Structure of Atoms and Molecules" is a foundational chemistry book by Gilbert N. Lewis that systematically presents his theories of chemical bonding and the electronic structure of atoms and molecules.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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scientific monograph ⓘ |
| appliesTheory |
frontier molecular orbital theory
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molecular orbital theory ⓘ |
| author |
Kenichi Fukui
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linked to:
Fukui Kenichi
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| countryOfOrigin | Japan ⓘ |
| describes |
HOMO
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LUMO ⓘ electrophilic reactions ⓘ frontier orbitals ⓘ nucleophilic reactions ⓘ orbital symmetry control of reactions ⓘ pericyclic reactions ⓘ |
| fieldOfStudy |
chemistry
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physical organic chemistry ⓘ quantum chemistry ⓘ |
| genre | scientific literature ⓘ |
| hasKeyConcept |
control of chemical reactivity by frontier orbitals
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interaction between HOMO and LUMO ⓘ orbital symmetry considerations ⓘ prediction of reaction pathways ⓘ stereoselectivity explained by MO interactions ⓘ |
| influenced |
computational chemistry approaches to reactivity
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modern organic chemistry textbooks ⓘ reaction mechanism analysis ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Hückel molecular orbital theory
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quantum mechanics ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
chemists
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graduate students in chemistry ⓘ researchers in theoretical chemistry ⓘ |
| language |
English
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Japanese ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
frontier molecular orbital theory
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organic reaction mechanisms ⓘ theoretical chemistry ⓘ |
| notableFor |
influencing the acceptance of MO theory in organic chemistry
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predictive treatment of organic reactions ⓘ systematic development of frontier orbital theory ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | Japanese ⓘ |
| relatedTo | Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1981 ⓘ |
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Subject: Chemistry of Frontier Orbitals Description of subject: "Chemistry of Frontier Orbitals" is a seminal work by Kenichi Fukui that develops and applies frontier molecular orbital theory to explain and predict the course of chemical reactions.
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