the ability of the present semiempirical quantum mechanics methods are surveyed for reproducing the transannular interaction in the bifunctional n-phenyl-5-azocanones. the am1 method is the best with the order of reliability being am1, pm3, mndo and mindo/3. am1 calculations were then carried out for quantification of transannular interaction. the n(o) ionization potential has been used for thi...

The ability of the present semiempirical quantum mechanics methods are surveyed for reproducing the transannular interaction in the bifunctional N-phenyl-5-azocanones. The AM1 method is the best with the order of reliability being Am1, PM3, MNDO and MINDO/3. AM1 calculations were then carried out for quantification of transannular interaction. The n(o) ionization potential has be...