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ABSTRACT: This theoretical study focuses on geometries, vibrational spectra, charge distributions, electron affinities, and reaction energies for SO(n)(p-) anions and alkali salts MSO(n)(-), M(1,2)SO(n) in the gas phase (n = 1-3; p = 0-2; M = Li-K). Most of our data for compounds with the S oxidation states 0, 2, and 4 are new in the literature. The bulk of the results are obtained at the B3PW91 level, with CCSD(T)=FC calculations carried out for relative energy calibrations; the 6-311+G(3df) basis set is used throughout. The formation of contact ion pairs is prevalent; they are of type: (i) M(+)(SO(n)(-)) for the π-radicals MSO, MSO(2), MSO(3) of doublet multiplicity; (ii) (M(+))(2)(SO(n)(2-)) for M(2)SO, M(2)SO(2), M(2)SO(3) in their singlet ground states; and (iii) M(ns)(SO(n)(-)) for the radicals MSO(-), MSO(2)(-), MSO(3)(-) in their triplet states. When isolated in matrices, M(2)SO and M(2)SO(2) will facilitate the spectroscopic study of the little known SO(2-) and SO(2)(2-) ions. Divalent M(2)SO(n) salts, due to their large dipole moments, should be highly soluble in polar solvents, first dissociating into MSO(n)(-) + M(+) products. For MSO(3), bidentate coordination OS(O(2)M) is preferred over tridentate S(O(3)M) binding. We confirm that all MSO(2) molecules are planar, at variance with an ESR study assigning to NaSO(2) a nonplanar structure. This study partially support the assignment of an experimental frequency at 918.2 cm(-1) (932 cm(-1), calculated) to the antisymmetric ν(a)(SO) mode of the elusive sulfoxilate ion, SO(2)(2-). A definitive identification, however, would require to record the vibrational spectrum below 800 cm(-1) (apparently not done in the original work) because the missing symmetric ν(s)(SO) mode is here found to lie around 760 cm(-1), exhibiting high intensity in both IR and Raman spectra.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry A 09/2012; 116(41):10229-48. · 2.95 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: MRCI results are reported for the vertical excitation energies (VEE) and oscillator strengths f of doublet states of OClO up to 11 eV, including 3b(1) → 4s, 4p, 3d, 5s, 5p, 4d, and most 1a(2), 8a(1), 5b(2) → 4s and 4p Rydberg states. The lowest Rydberg states 3b(1) → 4s and 3b(1) → 4p(x) have mixed valence-Rydberg character. The observed spectral bands were reassigned to include valence states which have generally higher oscillator strengths. The well-known valence state 1(2)A(2) has a VEE of 3.63 eV, and a relatively high f of 0.042. Overall, the calculated oscillator strengths are in good agreement with measured values. The lowest quartet state, 1(4)B(2), lies at 6.95 eV. Quartet Rydberg states start with 1a(2) → 4s at 9.28 eV. According to calculated vertical ionization potentials (VIP) of OClO, the second VIP at 12.59 eV is reassigned from 1(3)B(1) to 1(3)B(2) (ionization from 1a(2), rather than 8a(1)), and the third VIP at 12.63 eV from 1(1)B(1) to 1(3)B(1) (ionization from 8a(1)). Vertical electron detachment energies of OClO(-) have been calculated up to 8.9 eV. There is good agreement with experimental values.
The Journal of chemical physics 07/2011; 135(4):044304. · 3.09 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Multireference configuration interaction (MRCI) calculations were performed for vertical excitation energies and potential curves of N(2)O(4) in D(2h) symmetry using the TZVPP basis set with diffuse functions on the nitrogens. The strong absorption of N(2)O(4) around 185 nm is assigned to the transition from the ground state to 1 (1)B(1u) (σ(O)→σ(∗) (N-N)) rather than 1 (1)B(2u) (π(O)→π(∗) (NO(2) ),n→σ(∗) (N-N)), as previously assumed. (N(2)O(4) is placed in the yz-plane, with N-N along z.) Transition to 1 (1)B(1u) is calculated to have an oscillator strength f=0.71 and is z-polarized, in agreement with the experimental observations. Another state, 2 (1)B(2u), lies close by, however, at a much lower f-value. The weak absorption around 340 nm is assigned to 1 (1)B(3u). Excitation to 1 (1)B(2u) is calculated at 227 nm. There is no clear assignment of a state for the observed shoulder around 260 nm. TD-DFT (time-dependent density functional theory) vertical excitation energies are close to MRCI values. MRCI singlet and triplet potential curves for the dissociation N(2)O(4)→2NO(2), combined with a table of NO(2) states correlating with those of N(2)O(4), indicate possible products of photodissociation at various wavelengths. The extensive literature on the photodissociation of N(2)O(4) is reviewed. DFT geometry optimizations have been performed on low-lying singlet and triplet states.
The Journal of chemical physics 10/2010; 133(14):144311. · 3.09 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The reaction of NC-CN with a 1:1 mixture of S(4)(MF(6))(2) and S(8)(MF(6))(2) (M = As, Sb) (stoichiometrically equivalent to four "S(3)MF(6)" units) results in the quantitative formation of S(3)NCCNS(3)(MF(6))(2) [7(MF(6))(2)], which is the thermodynamic sink in this reaction. The Sb(2)F(11)(-) salt 7(Sb(2)F(11))(2) is prepared by the addition of an excess of SbF(5) to 7(AsF(6))(2). Crystal structure determinations for all three salts show that 7(2+) can be viewed as two R-CNS(3)(+) radical cations joined together by a C-C single bond. The two rings are coplanar and in a trans orientation due to electrostatic N(delta-)...S(delta+) interactions. The classically bonded alternative (quinoidal structure), in which the octet rule is obeyed, is not observed and is much higher in energy based on calculated estimates and a simple comparison of pi bond energies. Calculated molecular orbitals (MOs) support this, showing that the MO corresponding to the quinoidal structure lies higher in energy than the nearly degenerate singly occupied MOs of 7(2+). The vibrational spectra of 7(2+) in all salts were assigned based on a normal-coordinate analysis and theoretical vibrational frequencies calculated at the PBE0/6-31G* level. In the solid state, 7(2+) is a planar disjoint diradical with essentially degenerate open-shell singlet and triplet states. The disjoint nature of the diradical cation 7(2+) is established by magnetic susceptibility studies of the Sb(2)F(11)(-) salt doped in an isomorphous diamagnetic host material (CNSNS)(2)(Sb(2)F(11))(2) [10(Sb(2)F(11))(2)]. Intramolecular spin coupling is extremely weak corresponding to a singlet-triplet gap (DeltaE(ST) = 2J) of <+/-2 cm(-1). CASPT2[12,12]/6-311G* calculations support a triplet ground state with a small singlet-triplet gap. The single-crystal electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) of 7(Sb(2)F(11))(2) doped in 10(Sb(2)F(11))(2) is in agreement with the triplet state arising from the weak coupling between the unpaired electrons residing in p(pi) orbitals in each of the rings. Variable-temperature susceptibility data for bulk samples of 7(A)(2) (A = SbF(6)(-), AsF(6)(-), Sb(2)F(11)(-)) are analyzed by employing both 1D chain and 2D sheet magnetic models. These studies reveal significant intermolecular exchange approximating that of a 1D chain for the SbF(6)(-) salt with |J| = 32 cm(-1). The exchange coupling is on the same order of magnitude as that for the AsF(6)(-) salt, although in this case it is likely that there are complex exchange pathways where no particular one is dominant. Intermolecular exchange in the Sb(2)F(11)(-) salt is an order of magnitude weaker. In solution, the EPR spectrum of 7(2+) shows a broad triplet resonance as well as a sharp resonance that is tentatively attributed to a rotomer of the 7(2+)/anion pair, which is likely the origin of the green species given on dissolution of the red 7(2+) salts in SO(2)/AsF(3)/MF(5). We account for the many similarities between O(2) and 7(2+), which are the only simple nonsterically hindered nonmetal diradicals to retain their paramagnetism in the solid state. 7(2+) is also the first isolable, essentially sulfur-based diradical as evidenced by calculated spin densities.
Inorganic Chemistry 09/2010; 49(17):7861-79. · 4.60 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Vertical excitation energies up to about 9 eV, and related oscillator strengths, were calculated by multireference configuration interaction (MRCI) methods for singlet and triplet states of BrOBr in C(2v) symmetry, including the low-lying s- and p-Rydberg states. Observed maxima in the visible/UV spectra were identified as excitations to 1(3)B(1) (665 nm, 1.86 eV), 1(1)B(1) (520 nm, 2.38 eV), 1(1)B(2) (355 nm, 3.49 eV), 2(1)A(1) (314 nm, 3.94 eV), and 3(1)B(2) (approximately 200 nm, approximately 6.20 eV). The calculated vertical excitation energies lie within 0.1 eV of the observed values. Many more singlet and weaker triplet excitations are predicted. Although most excited states have small oscillator strengths, that of 3(1)B(2) is very large. Vertical excitation energies were also calculated at the 1(1)A' ground state geometry of the BrBrO isomer. Using DFT/B3LYP and CCSD(T) (CC) methods with the 6-311+G(3df) basis set, geometries were optimized for about 12 excited singlet and triplet states of BrOBr in C(2v) symmetry. Frequency analysis showed that many states, including 1(1)B(1), 1(1)B(2), 1(3)B(1), and 1(3)B(2), are not stable. C(s) structures corresponding to 1(1)B(1), 1(3)B(1), and 1(3)B(2) were optimized. In addition, geometry optimizations were performed for the lowest singlet and triplet A' and A'' states of BrBrO. This isomer lies 0.61 (CC) to 0.66 eV (MRCI) above BrOBr. Comparison was made with the lowest excited states of Cl(2)O and F(2)O.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry A 05/2010; 114(20):6157-63. · 2.95 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The performance of single-determinant methods for finding geometries and energies of excited states is tested on the ozone molecule. Geometries for low-lying singlet and triplet states of ozone were optimized by CCSD(T) and density functional theory (DFT) (with BPW91 functional) methods. DFT geometries were found to lie close to CCSD(T) values. Most CCSD(T) and DFT geometries and energies are in good agreement with available experimental and recent high-level theoretical values, with deviations lying within 0.02 A, 2 degrees, and 0.3 eV. An exception is the 1 (1)B(2) state, having a larger deviation of bond distance and energy. A multiconfigurational treatment is required for this state. DFT geometry optimizations and calculations of vibrational frequencies were extended to higher states, covering over 30 excited states of ozone, with adiabatic excitation energies up to about 6 eV. Calculated harmonic frequencies showed several states, including 1 (1)B(2), to be saddle points. Multireference configuration interaction (MRCI) bending potentials for first and second singlet and triplet states were used in verifying the CCSD(T) and DFT geometries and for locating additional minima. For first states, DFT bending potentials are compared with MRCI potentials. As a criterion for the quality of single-determinant geometries and energies of excited states, comparison of their vertical excitation energies with MRCI or time-dependent DFT values is recommended.
The Journal of chemical physics 04/2009; 130(12):124118. · 3.09 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The axial asymmetry of the charge- and spin-density distributions in Pi states is studied via second-rank traceless tensors P(ii) (ii = xx, yy, zz), namely, quadrupole moments (Theta(ii)), electric field gradients (q(ii)), and magnetic dipolar (T(ii)) hyperfine coupling constants (hfcc's). In linear molecules, it holds that P(xx) does not = P(yy) does not = P(zz) for Pi, but P(xx) = P(yy) does not = P(zz) for Sigma, Delta, Phi,..., states. Thus, traceless P(ii) in Pi states have two independent parameters, P(parallel) = P(zz) is proportional to [r(m)(3 cos2 theta - 1] and deltaP(perpendicular) = |P(xx) - P(yy)| is proportional to [r(m) sin2 theta], with m = 2(Theta(ii)) or -3(q(ii), T(ii)). All linear states have P(parallel) does not = 0, but only Pi states exhibit deltaP(perpendicular) does not = 0, as shown by hfcc's like c = (3/2)T(zz), and d = |T(xx) - T(yy)|, as well as q0 = (-q(zz)) and |q(2)/2| = |q(xx) - q(yy)|. Little is known about Theta(zz) and deltaTheta(perpendicular) = |Theta(xx) - Theta(yy)| in Pi states since most experimental values (gas-phase) are rotational averages, and several theoretical studies have reported Theta(zz) but assumed deltaTheta(perpendicular) = 0. The diatomics studied here have X2Pi(1/2)(pi1) ground states, like CH and NO, or are of type X2Pi(3/2)(pi3), like OH, CF, LiO, and FO. The A3Pi(sigma pi3) state of NH is also included. Our P(parallel) and deltaP(perpendicular) values--calculated at the experimental R(e)'s with the B3LYP/aug-cc-pVQZ method--reproduce well the available literature data. The properties of the CF and FO radicals are not well-known so that our {c, d} and {q0, q2} values should help future experimental studies of their hyperfine spectra. Excluding OH, the complete quadrupole sets {Theta(zz), deltaTheta(perpendicular)} are new for all species discussed here. For comparison purposes, Theta(zz) of a low-lying Sigma state is also calculated for each X2Pi radical.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry A 03/2009; 113(11):2615-22. · 2.95 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A high yield, one-pot synthesis of the 1,2,3,5-dithiadiazolyl radical NC-(CF2)4-CNSSN radical by reduction of the corresponding 1,3,2,4-dithiadiazolium salt is reported. In the solid state, the title compound is dimerized in trans-cofacial fashion with intra-dimeric Sdelta+...N(delta-) interactions of ca. 3.2 angstroms, and the dimeric units are linked by electrostatic -C triple bond N(delta-)...Sdelta+ interactions forming an infinite chain. Magnetic susceptibility measurements performed on the solid state sample indicate a magnetic moment of 1.8 microB per dimer (1.3 microB per monomer) at 300 K and a good fit to the Bleaney-Bowers model in the temperature range 2-300 K with 2J = -1500 +/- 50 cm(-1), g = 2.02(5), rho = 0.90(3)%, and TIP = 1.25(4) x 10(-3) emu mol(-1). The [NC-(CF2)4-CNSSN radical]2 dimer is the second example of a 1,2,3,5-dithiadiazolyl radical dimer with an experimentally detected triplet excited state as probed by solid-state EPR [2J = -1730 +/- 100 cm(-1), |D| = 0.0278(5) cm(-1), |E| = 0.0047(5) cm(-1)]. The value of the singlet-triplet gap has enabled us to estimate the "in situ" dimerization energy of the radical dimer as ca. -10 kJ mol(-1). The diradical character of the dimer was calculated [CASSCF(6,6)/6-31G*] as 35%. The title radical shows magnetic bistability in the temperature range of 305-335 K as probed by the solid-state EPR presumably arising from the presence of a metastable paramagnetic supercooled phase. Bistability is accompanied by thermochromic behavior with a color change from dark green (dimeric solid) to dark brown (paramagnetic liquid).
Dalton Transactions 08/2008; · 3.84 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The reaction of oxygen with rhodium complexes containing N-heterocyclic carbenes was found to give dioxygen complexes with rare square planar geometries and unusually short O-O bond lengths. Analysis of the bonding in these complexes by Rh L-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), Raman spectroscopy, and DFT calculations provides evidence for a bonding model in which singlet oxygen is bound to a Rh(I) d8 metal complex, rather than the more common Rh(III) d6 peroxo species with octahedral geometry and O-O bond lengths in the 1.4-1.5 A range.
Journal of the American Chemical Society 04/2008; 130(12):3724-5. · 9.91 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The number of independent components, n, of traceless electric 2(l)-multipole moments is determined for C(infinity v) molecules in Sigma(+/-), Pi, Delta, and Phi electronic states (Lambda=0,1,2,3). Each 2(l) pole is defined by a rank-l irreducible tensor with (2l+1) components P(m)((l)) proportional to the solid spherical harmonic r(l)Y(m)(l)(theta,phi). Here we focus our attention on 2(l) poles with l=2,3,4 (quadrupole Theta, octopole Omega, and hexadecapole Phi). An important conclusion of this study is that n can be 1 or 2 depending on both the multipole rank l and state quantum number Lambda. For Sigma(+/-)(Lambda=0) states, all 2(l) poles have one independent parameter (n=1). For spatially degenerate states--Pi, Delta, and Phi (Lambda=1,2,3)--the general rule reads n=1 for l<2/Lambda/ (when the 2(l)-pole rank lies below 2/Lambda/ but n=2 for higher 2(l) poles with l>or=2/Lambda/. The second nonzero term is the off-diagonal matrix element [formula: see text]. Thus, a Pi(Lambda=1) state has one dipole (mu(z)) but two independent 2(l) poles for l>or=2--starting with the quadrupole [Theta(zz),(Theta(xx)-Theta(yy))]. A Delta(Lambda=2) state has n=1 for 2((1,2,3)) poles (mu(z),Theta(zz),Omega(zzz)) but n=2 for higher 2((l>or=4)) poles--from the hexadecapole Phi up. For Phi(Lambda=3) states, it holds that n=1 for 2(1) to 2(5) poles but n=2 for all 2((l>or=6)) poles. In short, what is usually stated in the literature--that n=1 for all possible 2(l) poles of linear molecules--only applies to Sigma(+/-) states. For degenerate states with n=2, all Cartesian 2(l)-pole components (l>or=2/Lambda/) can be expressed as linear combinations of two irreducible multipoles, P(m=0)((l)) and P/m/=2 Lambda)((l)) [parallel (z axis) and anisotropy (xy plane)]. Our predictions are exemplified by the Theta, Omega, and Phi moments calculated for Lambda=0-3 states of selected diatomics (in parentheses): X (2)Sigma(+)(CN), X (2)Pi(NO), a (3)Pi(u)(C(2)), X (2)Delta(NiH), X (3)Delta(TiO), X (3)Phi(CoF), and X (4)Phi(TiF). States of Pi symmetry are most affected by the deviation from axial symmetry.
The Journal of Chemical Physics 08/2007; 127(7):074107. · 3.33 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Using density functional theory at the BPW916-311+G(3df) level, optimized geometries and energies of the lowest singlet, triplet, and quintet A(1), A(2), B(1), B(2)(C(2v)) states of the TiO(2) molecule were obtained. TiO(2) has a (1)A(1) ground state in C(2v) symmetry. Adiabatic excitation energies of the low-lying singlet and triplet states range from 2.1 to 3.0 eV. The (1,3)A(2) states optimize at bond angles of about 140 degrees , lying only 0.06 eV below linear (1,3)Delta(u), whereas (1,3)B(1) and (1,3)B(2), with bond angles of 120 degrees and 96 degrees , respectively, lie 0.3-0.4 eV below the respective (1,3)Pi(u) or (1,3)Delta(u) states. Minima with short O-O distances of approximately 1.46 A, at energies of 4.2 and 4.7 eV, were found for (1)A(1) and (3)A(1). The C(2v) minima of the lowest (1)B(1) and (3)B(1) states are saddle points, suggesting lower-energy structures in C(s) symmetry. The C(2v) quintet states start at energies of 5.7 eV. Multireference configuration interaction (MRCI) methods, employing a polarized valence triple-zeta basis set, lead to similar geometries and energies. MRCI vertical excitation energies up to 4.6 eV and oscillator strengths are given. The calculated excitation energy of 2.2 eV for (1)B(2) agrees well with 2.3 eV from a fluorescence spectrum. The vertical electron detachment energy of TiO(2) (-) is 1.5 eV, in good agreement with 1.6 eV from anion photoelectron spectroscopy. An observed second photoelectron band corresponds to (1)B(2) and/or (3)B(2), but the assignment of a third band could not be verified. Vibrational frequencies, ionization energies, electron affinities, and dissociation energies are given.
The Journal of Chemical Physics 02/2007; 126(3):034313. · 3.33 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: This theoretical study reports calculations on the fine and hyperfine structure parameters of the metastable X(3)Sigma(-)(sigma(2)pi(2)) state of ClH(2+) and BrH(2+). Data on the repulsive FH(2+) system are also included for comparison purposes. The hyperfine structure (hfs) coupling constants for magnetic (A(iso), A(dip)) and quadrupole (eQq) interactions are evaluated using B3LYP, MP4SDQ, CCSD, and QCISD methods and several basis sets. The fine structure (fs) constants (zero-field splitting lambda and spin-rotation coupling gamma) and electron-spin magnetic moments (g-factor) are evaluated in 2nd-order perturbation theory using multireference CI (MRCI) wave functions. Our calculations find for (35)Cl of ClH(2+) A(iso)/A(dip) = 110/-86 MHz; eQq(0) = -59 MHz; 2lambda = 20.4 cm(-1); g( perpendicular)(v = 0) = 2.02217; and gamma = -0.31 cm(-1) (to be compared with the available experimental A(iso)/A(dip)= 162/-30 MHz). For (79)BrH(2+), the corresponding values are 300/-400 MHz; 368 MHz; 362.6 cm(-1); 2.07302; and -0.98 cm(-1) (experimental 2lambda = 445(+/-80) cm(-1)). We find g( perpendicular)(ClH(2+)) to increase by about 0.0054 between v = 0 and 2, whereas the experimental effective g( perpendicular) changes drastically with vibrational excitation. Nuclear quadrupole coupling constants for halogen atoms X are found to be as large as corresponding A(dip)(X)'s, indicating that both terms may have to be included in the Hamiltonian used to interpret XH(2+) hyperfine spectra. A novel finding relates to the bound character of the 1(5)Sigma(-)(sigmapi(2)sigma) state in FH(2+), as already known for ClH(2+) and BrH(2+), but having a deeper potential well D(e) approximately 4,000 cm(-1) (versus 1,000 cm(-1) in the heavier radicals). Vertical ionization potentials for formation of XH(3+) trications are also discussed.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry A 05/2006; 110(14):4906-17. · 2.95 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The Baeyer-Villiger reactions of acetone and 3-pentanone, including their fluorinated and chlorinated derivatives, with performic acid have been studied by ab initio and DFT calculations. Results are compared with experimental findings for the Baeyer-Villiger oxidation of aliphatic fluoro and chloroketones. According to theoretical results, the first transition state is rate-determining for all substrates even in the presence of acid catalyst. Although the introduction of acid into the reaction pathway leads to a dramatic decrease in the activation energy for the first transition state (TS), once entropy is included in the calculations, the enthalpic gain is lost. Of all substrates examined, pentanone reacts with performic acid via the lowest energy transition state. The second transition state is also lowest for pentanone, illustrating the accelerating effect of the additional alkyl group. Interestingly, there is only a small energetic difference in the transition states leading to migration of the fluorinated substituent versus the alkyl substituent in fluoropentanone and fluoroacetone. These differences match remarkably well with the experimentally obtained ratios of oxidation at the fluorinated and nonfluorinated carbons in a series of aliphatic ketones (calculated, 0.3 kcal/mol, observed, 0.5 kcal/mol), which are reported herein. The migration of the chlorinated substituent is significantly more difficult than that of the alkyl, with a difference in the second transition state of approximately 2.6 kcal/mol.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry 03/2006; 71(3):861-72. · 4.45 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Using density functional theory methods and large basis sets, we calculated hyperfine coupling constants (HFCCs) for the (11)B, (17)O, (27)Al, and (69)Ga nuclei of the radicals BO, AlO, and GaO (XO), embedded in 2-14 rare gas (Rg) Ne and Ar atoms. Kr atoms were included for AlO. The distance of the Rg atoms from XO was varied from 4 to 12 bohr. Matrix effects cause A(iso)(X) to increase, accompanied by decreases in A(dip)(X) and A(dip)(O), while A(iso)(O) remains close to zero. Changes are largest for AlO, slightly smaller for GaO, and very small for BO, in line with the molecular polarizabilities. Observed changes of A(iso)(X) and A(dip)(X) for BO in Ne matrixes and for AlO in Ne, Ar, and Kr matrixes are reproduced in complexes with 12 Rg atoms at distances of 5-6 bohr or 14 Rg atoms at distances of 6-7 bohr. For GaO, experimental data are available only in Ne matrixes. Theoretical results obtained for HFCCs of (17)O could not be verified due to insufficient experimental information. Estimates of HFCCs in matrixes not yet experimentally studied and for GaO in the gas phase have been made. Due to the interaction with rare gas atoms, p-spin density on the X and O atoms of XO is converted into s-spin density on X, thereby causing an increase (in magnitude) of A(iso)(X), accompanied by decreases in A(dip) of X and O. The higher polarizability of XO along the bond axis is reflected in complexes that have axial Rg atoms showing larger changes in HFCCs than comparable complexes without axial Rg atoms.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry A 11/2005; 109(41):9270-8. · 2.95 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: For Ne(n)-AlO (n=2, 4, 6, 8, 10) and Ar(n)-AlO clusters (n=2, 4, 6, 8), the perpendicular (relative to AlO) component of the g tensor was calculated by second-order perturbation theory, using multireference configuration-interaction wave functions. The rare-gas (Rg) atoms were placed axially and/or off axially (one or two rings of four Rg atoms each), and the distance of the Rg atoms from the Al and O atoms, or from the AlO axis, was varied from 4 to 12 bohrs. Rg atoms placed axially mostly increase g(perpendicular), whereas off-axially placed ones lower it below the gas-phase value of AlO. The largest deviations from g(perpendicular) of isolated AlO occur at Ne-Al,O distances of 5-6 bohrs, and Ar-Al,O distances of 6-9 bohrs, with maximal lowerings of about 1600 ppm for Ne and about 2200 ppm (estimated) for Ar in the case of two axial and eight off-axial Rg atoms. Electron spin resonance studies by Knight and Weltner found large matrix effects for AlO, with downshifts of g(perpendicular) observed to be about 450 and 1150 ppm in Ne and Ar matrices, respectively.
The Journal of Chemical Physics 04/2005; 122(12):124504. · 3.33 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The stabilities of BN and its ions, from BN3+ to BN2−, were investigated by ab initio methods. Theory predicts the ground state of BN to be X3II, with a1Σ+ lying about 0.03 eV higher. Photodetachment of BN− and photoionization of BN are proposed as alternative routes to optical spectroscopy for identifying the ground state of BN. The electronic spectra of BN− and BN+ exhibit features similar to those observed for the isoelectronic C2 ions. BN− and BN+ have low infrared intensities, whereas BN(X3II) is practically infrared-inactive. Fourteen electronic states of BN2+ and three of BN3+ are metastable, an uncommonly large number for multiply charged cations from the first row. Both high-energy ions might be characterized experimentally by the calculated ionization potentials and kinetic energy releases. In the gas phase, the dianion BN2− autodetaches spontaneously into BN−+ e−, but it could be stabilized, e.g., in Li2BN crystals. © 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
International Journal of Quantum Chemistry 09/2004; 56(S29):455 - 463. · 1.36 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A comparison of electron spin resonance (ESR) parameters calculated for X2Σ(g,u)+ diatomic radicals is presented, including Li2+, LiK+ with one valence electron (VE); Li2−, LiK−, LiBe, LiCa, LiB+, LiGa+, Be2+, and BeCa+ with 3 VEs; and B2+, BGa+ with 5 VEs. The Aiso and Adip constants are studied using 6-311+G(2df) basis sets and several methods (UHF, CISD, MP2, B3LYP, PW91PW91). For the s-rich radicals with 1 and 3 VEs, it is found that Aiso≫Adip≈0, whereas for those of pσ-type (such as LiB+/LiGa+ with 3 VEs, and all present 5 VE radicals), the values of Aiso and Adip are generally similar. The electron-spin g factors are calculated using perturbation expansions up to second order, a Hamiltonian based on Breit–Pauli theory, and correlated (MRCI) wave functions. All radicals have negative values of Δg∥ and Δg⊥. The sum-over-states expansions for Δg⊥ are dominated by the coupling with just one or two 2Π excited states. The Δg⊥'s of the first-row radicals Li2+, Li2−, Be2+, LiBe, LiB+, and B2+ are about −60, −5, −120, −215, −3290, and −1300 ppm, respectively, while for the mixed first/third-row counterparts LiK+, LiK−, BeCa+, LiCa, LiGa+, and BGa+ they are about −1200, −2480, −1000, −7840, −93700, and −800 ppm, respectively. These results show the strong influence heavier atoms with larger spin-orbit constants have on g⊥ shifts. The smaller Δg⊥ of BGa+ (when compared with B2+) is caused by the 3σ→1π and 3σ→2π excited states contributing positively and negatively, respectively, to this shift. Such positive contribution is at variance with the rule stating that an excitation of type σ→π (SOMO→virtual MO) should contribute negatively. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Quantum Chem, 2002
International Journal of Quantum Chemistry 02/2002; 90(1):472 - 481. · 1.36 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Large scale MRD-CI calculations have been carried out for various low-lying electronic states of SiOH and HSiO. The non-linear ground state equilibrium geometries were optimized at the CI level. The more stable isomer SiOH lies 61·9 ± 4·6 kJ mol-1 below HSiO (without zero point corrections). SiOH is a π-type radical, while HSiO shows σ-character, in agreement with recent E.S.R. measurements. The electronic spectra of the two isomers are quite different. The 1 2 A″ state of SiOH (T vert. = 0·37 eV) is found to be bent, in variance with Walsh's rules, while 2 2 A′ (T vert. = 2·87 eV) is a semidiffuse state. The Rydberg series starts at 4·0 eV. The low-lying X 2 A′ and 1 2 A″ states of HSiO can be derived from two different configurations depending on geometry. The transition X 2 A′ → 1 2 A″ (T vert. = 2·59 eV) is expected to have a complex spectrum since the excited state can relax either to a linear geometry or to a strongly bent structure. The semidiffuse 42 A′ state is placed at 5·00 eV vertically. The low-lying Rydberg states of HSiO are perturbed by various valence states.
Molecular Physics 02/1988; 63(2):329-349. · 1.82 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The potential curves of 26 electronic states of Ge2 +, most of them correlating with the first dissociation channel Ge+ (2Pu) + Ge(3Pg), have been investigated by using pseudopotential and multireference configuration interaction (MRD-CI) techniques. The ground state of Ge2 + is X4Σ- g (σ2 uσgπ2 u), with R e = 4·67 a 0, ωe = 256 cm-1 and D e = 2·91 eV (- 3·15 eV estimated). The adiabatic ionization potential Ge2(X3Σ- g) → Ge2 + (X4Σ- g) is 7·16 eV. The first excited state of Ge2 + corresponds to 12Πu (σ2 uσ2 gπu), with T e = 0·45 eV; this state can be generated by πu ionization from Ge2 X3Σ- g (σ2 uσ2 gσ2 u). Ionization from σu might break the Ge-Ge bond since the generated ionic states lie close or above Ge+ + Ge. A comparison among isoelectronic species indicates that the electronic spectrum of Ge2 + resembles that of Si2 +, yet both being different from the C2 + spectrum. In fact, most low-lying states of Si2 + and Ge2 + have the antibonding πg(π*)MO occupied, whereas the states of C2 + show a tendency to occupy σg or πu.
Molecular Physics. 11/1133; 74(6):1133-1145.
