Curly ArrowsLower Energy Transition StateMonty PythonNitroPotential Energy SurfacesChemical Sciences
Published in Henry Rzepa's Blog
Author Henry Rzepa
The discussion appended to the post on curly arrows is continued here. Recollect the curly arrow diagram (in modern style) derived from Robinson’s original suggestion: The pertinent point is that the angle subtended at the nitrogen atom evolves from being bent (~115°) on the left, to linear (180°) on the right.