Abstract
Calculations at CCSD(T) theoretical levels with extended basis sets on
CO…H2O provide reliable structures and stability, as well as the
covalent character of the hydrogen bond. The interactions were
decomposed in the framework of symmetry adapted perturbation theory to
investigate the HB properties. It demonstrates that the electrostatic
and dispersion dominate the attraction for the optimized stable
structure; while for the long distance, it becomes pure electrostatic
force. The covalent character was analyzed by the AIM theory,
topological analysis on electron density function, delocalization index,
and reduced density gradient; and it suggests the very weak strength of
hydrogen bond with non-covalent character.