Chlorine

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	The optimal calculated bond length for diatomic chlorine is shown above. The bond angle is 180 degrees.

	Bond Length	Bond Angle
Experimental-(3)	1.9879 Å	180 degrees

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	This is the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) for diatomic chlorine.

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	This shows the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) of chlorine.

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	The partial atomic charges of chlorine in a diatomic system are zero, as displayed above.

Graphs above are the potential engergy wells of the different levels of theory. Blue represents 3-21G, black
represents 6-31G, and red represents DZV. The bottom graph is a zoom of the top graph to show the difference
in energy of the 6-31G and DZV theory levels. Because the 6-31G level of theory is lower engergy, it is
the best calculation.


Shown above is the electrostatic potential surface for chlorine.

Based on template by A. Herráez as modified by J. Gutow

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