Molecular desgin for a narrow potential surface curve

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The discussion focuses on designing organic molecules with a narrow energy potential surface curve. It establishes that the energy potential curve can be approximated using Hooke's law, where increasing the spring constant results in a narrower curve. This indicates that stronger bonds within the molecules lead to a narrower potential surface. The conversation emphasizes the challenge of creating strong bonds in organic molecules that are typically weak.

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Rather a short question, but what kind of design can be used for a narrow potential surface curvature in molecules?
 
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Please rephrase. It is hard to tell what you are asking.
 
Sorry, it wasn't very clear.

Well I am talking about how to make energy potential curve (surface) narrow in molecules.

Considering that energy potential curve can be approximated to a degree with Hooke's law, the potential curve can be made narrower by making the spring constant larger.
That means stronger bonds in molecules, but I am not quite sure specifically how "strong bonds" can be created.

I am specifically talking about organic molecules that are not necessarily strong. I am talking about within these weak molecules, what could be the strongest, therefore a molecule with narrow energy potential curve.
 

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