Role of Valence and Semicore Electron Correlation on Spin Gaps in Fe(II)-Porphyrins

The role of valence and semicore correlation in differentially stabilizing the intermediate spin state of Fe(II)-porphyrins is analyzed. For CASSCF treatments of valence correlation, a (32,34) active space containing metal 3d, d′ orbitals and the entire π system of the porphyrin is necessary to stabilize the intermediate spin state. Semicore correlation provides a minor (−1.6 kcal/mol) but quantitatively significant correction. Accounting for valence, semicore, and correlation beyond the active space enlarges the (3Eg–5A1g) spin gap to −5.7 kcal/mol.

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