A model for pathways of radical addition to fullerenes

Abstract

A sequential π-electronic model that simulates addition of large radicals to fullerenes yields pathways to the experimental structures of C₆₀X₆ (X = Cl, Br) and C₇₀Cl₁₀ and predicts structures for C₆₀X₁₂ and C₆₀X₁₈.

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