On Electron Motion and Resonance in Chemical and Biological Systems

Abstract

Widely studied molecular resonance forms reflect the fact that electron motion and regional shifts in position are rapid and predictable. Some resonance forms are stable regardless of wide extremes in environmental conditions, while others only exist in certain situations. Transient acetate and stable benzene resonance forms are examined to help characterize the motional behavior of electrons in molecules and the effects such motions have on chemical properties. chemical properties. Resonating electrons are of key importance in metabolism and for light absorption by plant chlorophyl.