Quantum Coherence Chemistry: A First-Principles Reconstruction of Chemical Laws

Chemistry, as traditionally formulated, is an empirical science underpinned by quantum mechanics and thermodynamics but lacks a fundamental first-principles derivation explaining why chemical laws exist in their observed form. This paper introduces Quantum Coherence Chemistry (QCC) as a theoretical framework that reconstructs chemical principles from the fundamental constraints of coherence, stability, and information exchange. Unlike conventional models that rely on energy minimization alone, QCC proposes that chemical bonding, molecular structure, and reaction dynamics emerge from coherence-driven selection rules. The framework establishes that molecular persistence results from a balance between coherence reinforcement and entropy dissipation, resolving the paradox of why chemistry remains macroscopically deterministic despite quantum uncertainty. This coherence-based perspective explains hybridization, periodicity, and reaction mechanisms as structured persistence phenomena rather than arbitrary empirical observations. By deriving the periodic table, bond formation, and reaction kinetics from coherence principles, QCC provides a unifying explanation for chemical stability across all scales. The framework further reinterprets reaction transitions as coherence shifts rather than simple activation energy barriers, providing a deeper understanding of catalytic efficiency and molecular adaptability. This work challenges reductionist paradigms and establishes chemistry as a field governed by coherence constraints, aligning it with modern advancements in quantum mechanics, information theory, and adaptive system evolution.