Density functional theory, chemical reactivity, and the Fukui functions

Abstract We review the early works which were precursors of Conceptual Density Functional Theory. Starting from Thomas–Fermi approximation and exact formulation Theory by Hohenberg Kohn’s theorem, we will introduce electronegativity theory hard soft acids bases. also present a general introduction to Fukui functions, their relation with nucleophilicity electrophilicity, an emphasis towards importance these concepts for chemical reactivity.