Talk:Mod:Ab mod1

Cp dimers: The endo rule is an empirical observation, not scientific fact. FO are the real reason this is observed, keep this in mind! Would have been nice to see an analysis based on the breakdown of energies related to structural features of the molecule.

Taxol: Saying something “thus may be” isn’t the greatest English. Out of interest, how would you be able to tell which isomer is the kinetic product? Nice discussion.

Carbene: Read that first sentence again! Glad you noticed the lack of symmetry delivered by PM6.

Glycosidation: You’ve stated that MOPAC and MM2 consider different aspects of the molecule in their calculations. Take this forward another step. How does this to into account, say, bond formation for the two methods? Does this have any implications for the calculation? Good effort though.

Mini-project: Glad to see you choosing your own molecule. Excellent attempt.

Overall: Good discussions, although a little bit skimpy at times. A good piece of work.