What Does FMO Stand For?
FMO stands for Frontier Molecular Orbital
FMO, or Frontier Molecular Orbital, refers to the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) and the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) in a molecule. These orbitals play a crucial role in determining the reactivity, stability, and electronic properties of chemical species. The FMO theory is widely used in computational chemistry and molecular modeling to predict how molecules interact, facilitating the understanding of reaction mechanisms and properties of compounds in various fields, including organic chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym