Bond energetics and rehybridization from spin-uncoupling

Bond energetics and rehybridization from spin-uncoupling 

In this picture, the starting point for the interaction is an internal transfer of one full -electron to the through a singlet-triplet transition. In this step, the molecule is prepared for bonding and the structure is distorted to a structure very similar to that of the adsorbed molecule. The thus formed -electron biradical 

Adsorbate Electronic Structure and Bonding on Metal Surfaces 

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