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Bader’s Theory of Atoms in Molecules (AIM) and its Applications to Chemical Bonding

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In this perspective article, the basic theory and applications of the “Quantum Theory of Atoms in Molecules” have been presented with examples from different categories of weak and hydrogen bonded molecular systems.

In this perspective article, the basic theory and applications of the “Quantum Theory of Atoms in Molecules” have been presented with examples from different categories of weak and hydrogen bonded molecular systems.

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KUMAR, P.S.V., RAGHAVENDRA, V. & SUBRAMANIAN, V. Bader’s Theory of Atoms in Molecules (AIM) and its Applications to Chemical Bonding. J Chem Sci 128, 1527–1536 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12039-016-1172-3

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