Definition of the hydrogen bond (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)

A novel definition for the hydrogen bond is recommended here. It takes into account the theoretical and experimental knowledge acquired over the past century. This definition insists on some evidence. Six criteria are listed that could be used as evidence for the presence of a hydrogen bond.

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Published inPure and applied chemistry Vol. 83; no. 8; pp. 1637 - 1641
Main Authors Arunan, Elangannan, Desiraju, Gautam R., Klein, Roger A., Sadlej, Joanna, Scheiner, Steve, Alkorta, Ibon, Clary, David C., Crabtree, Robert H., Dannenberg, Joseph J., Hobza, Pavel, Kjaergaard, Henrik G., Legon, Anthony C., Mennucci, Benedetta, Nesbitt, David J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Berlin De Gruyter 08.07.2011
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Subjects
bonding
charge transfer
hydrogen bond
Hydrogen bonds
IUPAC Physical and Biophysical Chemistry Division
Knowledge acquisition
molecular interactions
noncovalent interactions
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Summary:A novel definition for the hydrogen bond is recommended here. It takes into account the theoretical and experimental knowledge acquired over the past century. This definition insists on some evidence. Six criteria are listed that could be used as evidence for the presence of a hydrogen bond.
ISSN:0033-4545
1365-3075
DOI:10.1351/PAC-REC-10-01-02