Table 1. Classification of substituent effects on.
| Substituent | Character relative to H | Orbital interaction | Narrowing effect of energy gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| ‒COOH | Electron withdrawing | LUMO | Weak |
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Electron withdrawing | LUMO | Weak |
| ‒OH | Electron donating | HOMO | Weak |
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Electron donating | HOMO | Moderate |
| ‒NH2 | Electron donating | HOMO | Moderate |
| ‒N(CH3)2 | Electron donating | HOMO | Moderate |
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Electron donating | LUMO | Moderate |
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Electron donating | LUMO | Moderate |
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Electron donating | LUMO | Strong |
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Electron donating | LUMO | Strong |





