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LIST OF PUBLICATIONS *1. “σ/σ∗and π/π∗ two-center three-electron bonding in complexes formed between charged thiocyanate and X radical (X=Cl, Br, I and SCN)” A. K. <strong>Pathak</strong>, T. Mukherjee and D. K. Maity J. Mol. Str.: THEOCHEM, 755, p. 241-245, 2005. 2. “A comparative ab initio study of Br •− 2 and Br 2 water clusters” A. K. <strong>Pathak</strong>, T. Mukherjee and D. K. Maity J. Chem. Phys. v. 124, p. 024322 (1-7), 2006. 3. “Microhydration shell structure in Cl •− 2 .nH 2 O clusters: A theoretical study” A. K. <strong>Pathak</strong>, T. Mukherjee and D. K. Maity J. Chem. Phys. v. 125, p. 074309 (1-13), 2006. 4. “Structure, energy and IR spectra of I •− 2 .nH 2 O clusters (n=1-8): A theoretical study” A. K. <strong>Pathak</strong>, T. Mukherjee and D. K. Maity J. Chem. Phys. v.126, p. 034301 (1-14), 2007. 5. “Theoretical studies on photoelectron and IR spectral properties of Br •− 2 .nH 2 O clusters” A. K. <strong>Pathak</strong>, T. Mukherjee and D. K. Maity J. Chem. Phys. v.127, p. 044304 (1-8), 2007. 6. “ Structure, energy and IR spectra of K-nNH 3 cluster: A theoretical study” A. K. <strong>Pathak</strong>, T. Mukherjee and D. K. Maity Ind. J. Phys. v. 81, p. 901-913, 2007. 143
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CHAPTER 4 Solubility of Halogen Gas
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potential energy surface for these
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