Ahh, polarization. Are they functions or are they orbitals? This
is a persistent conceptual dilemma, especially for those new to
quantum mechanical methods. There is a relatively recent literature
examination of this (Reed, Schleyer, JACS, 112 (1990) 1434) in the con-
text of hypervalency. Take a look.
Andy Holder
U. of Missouri-Kansas City
Dept. of Chemistry
AHOLDER()at()UMKCAVX1 (Bitnet)
(816)235-2293
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