
%0 Journal Article
%A Jans, R 
%A Maclagan, RGAR 
%T Valence-bond studies on SiH<sub>3</sub>
%J Australian Journal of Chemistry
%D 1984/11/01
%V 37
%N 11
%P 2159-2164
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/CH9842159
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/CH9842159 
%X Valence-bond calculations are reported for the ground state of SiH3, a contracted double-zeta basis set being used. Without the use of silicon 3d orbitals, a planar structure is predicted, but the inclusion of 3d orbitals in the basis set leads to a pyramidal structure being predicted. The covalent structure is the most important structure. Structures in which the silicon atom carries a positive charge favour a pyramidal structure, but those in which the silicon atom carries a negative charge tend to favour a planar structure. 
