trade-off between accuracy and computational cost have been evaluated by ab initio and
density functional theory with the B3LYP functional and 6-31+ G (d) basis sets and
polarizable continuum solvation model. The calculated free energies for determination of pK
a values, and intermolecular hydrogen bonds in aqueous solutions of octopamine and 6-
aminopenicillanic acid have been computed. This study shows that there is reasonable …