The electron localization function (ELF) has been separated in its sigma and pi components. The topological analysis of the new and functions has been used to quantify the concept of resonance. The highest bifurcation values of these functions describe in a correct way the aromaticity of classical ring molecules and some new aromatic compounds as and In the case of an important σ delocalization contribution has been found, which is in agreement with previous interpretation.
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