Of course. However, C=0 bond is ~1.2A, and bonds made by those pesky hydrogens are ~1A. And I would think (it is semantics again) that to reach atomic resolution you have to resolve all atoms, otherwise
"All atoms are equal, but some (non-hydrogens) are more equal than others." Cheers, Ed. On Thu, 2008-05-15 at 10:08 -0700, William Scott wrote: > On May 15, 2008, at 10:01 AM, Ed Pozharski wrote: > > > 1.2A (not surprisingly since this is about the length of covalent > > bond). > > A carbon-carbon single bond is about 1.55 Å. -- Edwin Pozharski, PhD, Assistant Professor University of Maryland, Baltimore ---------------------------------------------- When the Way is forgotten duty and justice appear; Then knowledge and wisdom are born along with hypocrisy. When harmonious relationships dissolve then respect and devotion arise; When a nation falls to chaos then loyalty and patriotism are born. ------------------------------ / Lao Tse /