Identification of Localized Bonds in the Hydrocarbons

Abstract

From measured Compton profiles of C${\mathrm{H}}_{4}$, ${\mathrm{C}}_{2}$${\mathrm{H}}_{4}$, and ${\mathrm{C}}_{2}$${\mathrm{H}}_{6}$, experimental values are found for the Compton profiles of C-H, C-C, and C=C bonds. These profiles are then used successfully to predict within experimental accuracy the measured Compton profiles of ${\mathrm{C}}_{3}$${\mathrm{H}}_{6}$, ${\mathrm{C}}_{6}$${\mathrm{H}}_{6}$, ${\mathrm{C}}_{6}$${\mathrm{H}}_{12}$, ${\mathrm{C}}_{6}$${\mathrm{H}}_{14}$, and ${\mathrm{C}}_{8}$${\mathrm{H}}_{10}$. This success is strong evidence that the identified C-H, C-C, and C=C bonds are indeed localized and transferrable.