Electron Delocalization Is Not a Satisfactory Explanation for the Preference for Branching in the Alkanes. Issue 33 (18th July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gronert, Scott
• Is Part Of: Chemistry. Volume 19:Issue 33(2013)
• Page Start: 11090
• Page End: 11092
• Publication Date: 2013-07-18
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1002/chem.201002302
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0947-6539

Abstract

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