Delocalization energy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002976",
  "term": "Delocalization energy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The additional stabilization energy gained by a molecule due to the delocalization of its electrons, compared to a hypothetical structure where electrons are localized in discrete bonds. This energy is a measure of aromaticity or resonance stabilization. It is typically calculated using quantum mechanical methods, such as Hückel molecular orbital theory.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "molecular orbital"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1999, 71, 1919. 'Glossary of terms used in theoretical organic chemistry' on page 1933 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199971101919)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/delocalization-energy/"
}