Solid angles 5. Chiral molecules and the case of face selectivity

摘要

In this paper we present the analytical algorithm to calculate the solid angle of a collection of spheres in a hemisphere and quadrant. The methodology is a reliable and useful measure of partial steric congestion and can readily be applied to chiral and pro-chiral molecules. This algorithm lays the foundation for the application of a steric measure to the prediction of dia-stereomeric and enantiomeric excess.