Abstract
Most of the experimental and theoretical work in hole interactions (HIs) is mainly focused on exploiting the nature and characteristics of σ and π-holes. In this perspective, we focus our attention on understanding the origin and properties of lone-pair holes. These holes are present on an atom opposite to its lone-pair region. Utilizing some new and old examples, such as X3N/P⋯F− (X = F/Cl/Br/I), F-Cl/Br/I⋯H3P⋯NCH and H3B-NBr3 along with other molecular systems, we explored to what extent these lp-holes participate in lp-hole interactions, if they participate at all.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 12641-12649 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 20 Feb 2023 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry