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This learning unit explains the topological method to determine the aromaticity of transition states according to Ewans, Dewar and Zimmermann.

Author

• Prof. Dr. Rainer Herges
• Kirsten Klose

Translators

• Dr. Guenter Grethe

Learning objective

• Expansion of the principle of aromaticity to transition states
• Topological method of Ewans, Dewar and Zimmermann
• Examples for aromatic transition states

Important Keywords in this Learning Unit

aromaticity, transition state