Linus Pauling:

Anybody could see that quantum mechanics must lead to the tetrahedral carbon atom, because we have it. But the equations were so complicated that I never could be sure that I could present the arguments in such a way that they would be convincing to anybody.

— Linus Pauling Modern

Chemical bond theory, peace activism

Context

Discussing the tetrahedral carbon atom

Date / Period

1991 (Interview with Tom Hager)

Source

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Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: gemini

Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

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