The electronic structure of the benzene molecule

@article{Messmer1987TheES,
  title={The electronic structure of the benzene molecule},
  author={Richard P. Messmer and Peter A. Schultz},
  journal={Nature},
  year={1987},
  volume={329},
  pages={492-492}
}
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