General features of geometries and potential constants of hydrogen bonded dimers

Abstract

The interaction between theoretical and experimental investigations of hydrogen bonded dimers is examined. The influence on the interaction of the type of information available from current experimental techniqes is discussed, and new areas of profitable interaction are suggested. Dimer geometries, the directional character of hydrogen bonds, bond lengthening, and streching and bending force constants are considered in turn. Emphasis is placed on general features of hydrogen bonding rather than on properties of specific dimers.