Tautomer energy comparison
using model chemistry: B3LYPultrafine/6-31+G**
| formula |
sketch |
Energy (kJ mol-1) |
Name |
difference |
| A |
B |
calculated |
experiment |
A |
B |
| C4H6 |
 |
 |
61 |
49 |
Cyclobutene |
1,3-Butadiene |
12 |
| C4H6 |
 |
 |
44 |
51 |
1,2-Butadiene |
1,3-Butadiene |
-7 |
| C4H6 |
 |
 |
-24 |
-3 |
1,2-Butadiene |
1-Butyne |
-20 |
| C4H6S |
 |
 |
0 |
-4 |
Thiophene, 2,5-dihydro- |
Thiophene, 2,3-dihydro- |
4 |
| C5H8 |
 |
 |
-35 |
-25 |
1,3-Pentadiene, (E)- |
1,4-Pentadiene |
-10 |
| C5H8 |
 |
 |
-61 |
-64 |
1,3-Pentadiene, (E)- |
1,2-Pentadiene |
3 |
| C5H8 |
 |
 |
43 |
52 |
1,2-Butadiene, 3-methyl- |
1,3-Butadiene, 2-methyl- |
-9 |