Investigating Molecular Rotors and Their Effect on Weak Non-Covalent Interactions
School Name
South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics
Grade Level
12th Grade
Presentation Topic
Chemistry
Presentation Type
Mentored
Abstract
A molecular rotor was utilized to study hydrogen bonding phenomena in a transition state. Utilizing a series of control rotors, we qualitatively determined that hydrogen bonds can cause significant stabilization. Stabilization derived from the hydrogen bond alters depending on the group involved in the interaction. Evidence of the stabilization observed in this molecular rotor may help in explaining how enzymes catalyze reactions.
Recommended Citation
Miles, Connor, "Investigating Molecular Rotors and Their Effect on Weak Non-Covalent Interactions" (2020). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 11.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2020/all/11
Location
Furman Hall 108
Start Date
3-28-2020 12:00 PM
Presentation Format
Oral Only
Group Project
No
Investigating Molecular Rotors and Their Effect on Weak Non-Covalent Interactions
Furman Hall 108
A molecular rotor was utilized to study hydrogen bonding phenomena in a transition state. Utilizing a series of control rotors, we qualitatively determined that hydrogen bonds can cause significant stabilization. Stabilization derived from the hydrogen bond alters depending on the group involved in the interaction. Evidence of the stabilization observed in this molecular rotor may help in explaining how enzymes catalyze reactions.
