Table 3. Contribution of the Orbital to the C–O Bonda.
| bond | atom no. | MBO | orbital no. | orbital type | contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph(C=O)OCH3 | 36–37 | 1.952 | 77 | σ | 1.004 |
| 91 | π | 0.668 | |||
| Ph(CO)–OCH3 | 36–38 | 1.116 | 63 | σ | 0.863 |
| 109 | π | 0.256 | |||
| Ph(CO)O–CH3 | 38–39 | 0.904 | 99 | σ | 0.906 |
Ph represents phenyl.