What is the importance of the SCF key word in Gaussian?

Rasika Eranda Ashoka Dissanayake @Rasika_Dissanayake2

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I'm trying to optimize a complex molecule (C32H41N5O9) (a textile dye molecule bonded to bio-polymer).

Should I use SCF key word for the optimization or not. If I should use the SCF key word what should I used?

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