The X-C---Y (X = O/F, Y = O, S, F, Cl, Br, N, P,) Carbon bond and hydrophobic interactions

Mani, Devendra and Arunan, E (2013) The X-C---Y (X = O/F, Y = O, S, F, Cl, Br, N, P,) Carbon bond and hydrophobic interactions. In: Phys Chem Chem Phys, 15 .

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Abstract

While the tetrahedral face of methane has an electron rich centre and can act as a hydrogen bond acceptor, substitution of one of its hydrogens with some electron withdrawing group (such as -F/OH) can make the opposite face electron deficient. Electrostatic potential calculations confirm this and high level quantum calculations show interactions between the positive face of methanol/methyl fluoride and electron rich centers of other molecules such as H2O. Analysis of the wave functions of atoms in molecules shows the presence of an unusual C···Y interaction, which could be called 'carbon bonding'. NBO analysis and vibrational frequency shifts confirm the presence of this interaction. Given the properties of alkyl groups bonded to electronegative elements in biological molecules, such interactions could play a significant role, which is yet to be recognized. This and similar interactions could give an enthalpic contribution to what is called the 'hydrophobic interactions'.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Phys Chem Chem Phys
Additional Information:	Copyright for this article belongs to the RSC Publishing
Department/Centre:	Division of Chemical Sciences > Inorganic & Physical Chemistry
Date Deposited:	13 Aug 2015 09:46
Last Modified:	13 Aug 2015 09:46
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/52112

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