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Who first introduced the concept and term 'supramolecular chemistry'?
Who first introduced the concept and term 'supramolecular chemistry'?
- A. W. G. Cairns-Smith
- J.M. Lehn (correct)
- L. Pauling
- R. Hoffmann
Which of the following interactions is not typically considered an intermolecular force in supramolecular chemistry?
Which of the following interactions is not typically considered an intermolecular force in supramolecular chemistry?
- Hydrogen bonding
- Van der Waals interactions
- Covalent bonding (correct)
- π-π stacking interactions
What is a key characteristic of supramolecular species compared to molecules?
What is a key characteristic of supramolecular species compared to molecules?
- More flexible dynamics (correct)
- Higher melting points
- Stronger bonds
- Highly localized electrons
Which of the following best describes the idea behind supramolecular chemistry according to Lehn?
Which of the following best describes the idea behind supramolecular chemistry according to Lehn?
Which intermolecular force involves π-π stacking interactions?
Which intermolecular force involves π-π stacking interactions?
Which of the following is a true statement about intermolecular forces in supramolecular chemistry?
Which of the following is a true statement about intermolecular forces in supramolecular chemistry?
Which interaction has the highest bond energy?
Which interaction has the highest bond energy?
What is a characteristic of molecular recognition?
What is a characteristic of molecular recognition?
Which category of molecular receptors is responsible for binding cations via electrostatic ion-dipole interactions?
Which category of molecular receptors is responsible for binding cations via electrostatic ion-dipole interactions?
Which substance incorporates softer atoms like N, S, P to bind strongly with transition metal ions?
Which substance incorporates softer atoms like N, S, P to bind strongly with transition metal ions?
Which type of host is specifically designed to remove Li+?
Which type of host is specifically designed to remove Li+?
Which molecule shows greater selectivity for K+ among alkali and alkaline-earth cations?
Which molecule shows greater selectivity for K+ among alkali and alkaline-earth cations?
What advantage do lariat ethers have over crown ethers?
What advantage do lariat ethers have over crown ethers?
Which interaction type has the weakest bond energy?
Which interaction type has the weakest bond energy?
What affects the selectivity of cation binding?
What affects the selectivity of cation binding?
What is a characteristic feature of cyclodextrins?
What is a characteristic feature of cyclodextrins?
Which of these is not a factor affecting cation binding?
Which of these is not a factor affecting cation binding?
What type of interaction is observed in calixarenes?
What type of interaction is observed in calixarenes?
Which host molecules are used for anion recognition?
Which host molecules are used for anion recognition?
Which type of host molecules are cavitands?
Which type of host molecules are cavitands?
Which of the following is an example of a macrocyclic polyamide anion receptor?
Which of the following is an example of a macrocyclic polyamide anion receptor?
Why are anions generally large, and what does this imply for their receptors?
Why are anions generally large, and what does this imply for their receptors?
What term is used for components that undergo self-assembly?
What term is used for components that undergo self-assembly?
Which type of self-assembly is characterized by dynamic and reversible interactions?
Which type of self-assembly is characterized by dynamic and reversible interactions?
Who introduced the concept of metallosupramolecular chemistry?
Who introduced the concept of metallosupramolecular chemistry?
In the context of metallosupramolecular chemistry, what do metal ions provide?
In the context of metallosupramolecular chemistry, what do metal ions provide?
What type of helicates was introduced by Lehn in 1987?
What type of helicates was introduced by Lehn in 1987?
What is the structural characteristic of a rotaxane?
What is the structural characteristic of a rotaxane?
Which type of coordination geometry is not associated with double stranded helicates?
Which type of coordination geometry is not associated with double stranded helicates?
Who introduced the concept of catenanes, and what do they involve?
Who introduced the concept of catenanes, and what do they involve?
What common attributes are shared by components in molecular devices?
What common attributes are shared by components in molecular devices?
What is the coordination number (CN) and shape for Cu(I)?
What is the coordination number (CN) and shape for Cu(I)?
Which year was the Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for the design and synthesis of molecular machines?
Which year was the Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for the design and synthesis of molecular machines?
In molecular machines, what input is required for them to perform a task?
In molecular machines, what input is required for them to perform a task?
What motion is observed with an electric car powered by nanoscale molecules?
What motion is observed with an electric car powered by nanoscale molecules?
Which of the following molecules have a coordination number (CN) of 6 and exhibit octahedral symmetry plus Jahn-Teller distortion?
Which of the following molecules have a coordination number (CN) of 6 and exhibit octahedral symmetry plus Jahn-Teller distortion?
What kind of motion does the term 'pirouetting' describe in the context of molecular devices?
What kind of motion does the term 'pirouetting' describe in the context of molecular devices?
What are some potential applications of molecular machines as speculated by researchers?
What are some potential applications of molecular machines as speculated by researchers?
