Graph theory and molecular orbitals. XV. The Hückel rule
- 15 June 1976
- journal article
- research article
- Published by AIP Publishing in The Journal of Chemical Physics
- Vol. 64 (12), 4921-4925
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.432132
Abstract
The topological analysis of the Hückel (4m+2) rule is carried out and shows its dependence on the structural features of conjugated systems. The proof of the validity of the Hückel rule for a given molecule is also presented.Keywords
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