English: Atoms-in-molecules analysis via the program Multiwfn allows the bonding of the noble-gas adduct B3Ar3+ to be presented graphically. The blue lines separate distinct atomic basins, or regions of space assigned to each nuclear attractor. The brown lines are bond paths of electron density connecting nuclei. The blue dots are bond critical points, the red dots are nuclei, and the orange dot is a ring critical point.
In the graph on the left, areas with dotted-line contours correspond to a negative value of the Laplacian while solid contours correspond to a positive value of the Laplacian.
to share – to copy, distribute and transmit the work
to remix – to adapt the work
Under the following conditions:
attribution – You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
share alike – If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same or compatible license as the original.
AIM analysis reveals strong polarization of the noble gas. Left: The Laplacian of the electron density distribution in B3Ar3+. Right: The electron density distribution in B3Ar3+.