An Introduction to Hydrogen Bonding

This text seeks to supplement the often brief descriptions of hydrogen bonding found in some undergraduate chemistry and molecular biology textbooks. It discusses current ideas ranging from the very strong to the very weak, with introductions to the experimental and theoretical methods involved.

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This text is intended as an easy-to-read supplement to the often brief descriptions of hydrogen bonding found in most undergraduate chemistry and molecular biology textbooks. It describes and discusses current ideas concerning hydrogen bonds ranging from the very strong to the very weak, with introductions to the experimental and theoretical methods involved. It is aimed at intermediate level courses in chemistry, biochemistry, structural biology, and crystallography.