CCL:G: locate the transition state of E/Z isomerization of 2-butene using DFT



Thank you, Steven!  That solved the problem!

 

From: owner-chemistry+jdeng==ppg.com]-[ccl.net [mailto:owner-chemistry+jdeng==ppg.com]-[ccl.net] On Behalf Of Steven Bachrach sbachrac::trinity.edu
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:18 AM
To: Deng, Jun
Subject: CCL:G: locate the transition state of E/Z isomerization of 2-butene using DFT

 

You also need to use the keyword "guess=(mix,always)"

On Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 7:28 AM, Deng, Jun jdeng^-^ppg.com <owner-chemistry+*+ccl.net> wrote:

Hi, 

 

It is indicated in literature that the transition state of E/Z isomerization of 2-butene is a bi-radical state with 90 degree of twist along the central C-C bond.  However, I could not locate the transition state using DFT based method implemented in Gaussian.  I have tried restricted and unrestricted singlet state, starting from various geometries, using “scan” key words, using QST3 method...

 

Will you provide any suggestion?

 

Thanks,

 

Jun




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