The computational method that is applicable to study kinetic versus thermodynamic control of product formation should be identified. Concept introduction: Computational methods in analytical chemistry make use of computer simulation to assist the solution of chemical problems. Structures and properties of molecules can be calculated with these methods. These methods are used to predict possibility of unknown molecules or reaction mechanisms.

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The computational method that is applicable to study kinetic versus thermodynamic control of product formation should be identified.

Concept introduction:

Computational methods in analytical chemistry make use of computer simulation to assist the solution of chemical problems. Structures and properties of molecules can be calculated with these methods. These methods are used to predict possibility of unknown molecules or reaction mechanisms.

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