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The study aims to describe bond orders in aromatic molecules, particularly their fractional values influenced by π-bonds.

The electronic structure of some polyenes and aromatic molecules. VII. Bonds of fractional order by the molecular orbital method

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Explores fractional bond orders and lengths in aromatic molecules using molecular orbital methods, indicating unique electronic properties.

The study aims to describe bond orders in aromatic molecules, particularly their fractional values influenced by π-bonds.
Utilized molecular orbital methods to calculate bond lengths and energies.
Defined bond order as the sum of contributions from σ-bonds and a variable from π-bonds.
Examined the concept of 'mobile order' for better representation of bond characteristics.
Identified that aromatic bonds possess fractional orders between single and double bonds.
Demonstrated that bond orders can be represented as the sum of 1 (from σ-bonds) and a variable p (from π-bonds).
Provided specific fractional values for bond orders in compounds like benzene.

C. A. Coulson (1939) studied this question.

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Explores fractional bond orders and lengths in aromatic molecules using molecular orbital methods, indicating unique electronic properties.