FTIR and FTRaman spectra,assignments, ab initio HF and DFT analysis of 4-nitrotoluene

In this work, the experimental and theoretical study on molecular structure and vibrational spectra of 4-nitrotoluene are studied. The FTIR and FTRaman experimental spectra of the molecule have been recorded in the range of 4000–100 cm^?1. Making use of the recorded data, the complete vibrational assignments are made and analysis of the observed fundamental bands of molecule is carried out. The experimental determinations of vibrational frequencies are compared with those obtained theoretically from ab initio HF and DFT quantum mechanical calculations using HF/6-31G (d, p), B3LYP/6-31++G* (d, p) and B3LYP/6-311++G* (d, p) methods. The differences between the observed and scaled wave number values of most of the fundamentals are very small in B3LYP than HF. The geometries and normal modes of vibrations obtained from ab initio HF and B3LYP calculations are in good agreement with the experimentally observed data. Comparison of the simulated spectra provides important information about the ability of the computational method (B3LYP) to describe the vibrational modes. The vibrations of NO₂ and CH₃ groups coupled with skeletal vibrations are also investigated.     

Vibrational Spectrum of o‐Dimethoxybenzene in the S1 and D0 States

The optimized molecular geometries of o‐dimethoxybenzene (ODMB) in the S₀ state were predicted by ab initio and density functional theory calculations. Its vibrational spectra in the S₁ and D₀ states were studied by one color resonant two photon ionization (1C‐R2PI) and mass analyzed threshold ionization (MATI) experiments. The results indicated that trans rotamer was most stable. Only one rotamer of ODMB was detected by the 1C‐R2PI spectra, and its band origin was (35750±2) cm^?1, its ionization energy was (61617±5) cm^?1. Most of the observed vibrations in the D₀ state resulted from the in‐plane ring and substituent sensitive modes.     

A DFT and MP2 Study on the Molecular Structure and Vibrational Spectra of Halogenosubstituted Phosphoryl and Thiophosphoryl Compounds

The molecular geometrical parameters, rotational constants, dipole moments and vibrational infrared properties of a series of phosphoryl compounds (OPX _i Y _j Z _k , X, Y, Z = F, Cl, Br; i+ j + k = 3) and their thio analogs are predicted by density functional and MP2 calculations using the 6-311G(2d,2p) basis set. Both methods yielded similar results. The predicted molecular parameters and the vibrational Raman and infrared spectra agree well with the available experimental data. The Raman Scattering Activities (RSA) and depolarization ratios (Dep) of the molecules are obtained by DFT calculations. Considering the different substitution modes of various halogen atoms, the resultant changes in the geometrical and vibrational properties are discussed. Such studies permit detailed information to be obtained concerning unknown molecules and can define the guidelines for synthesizing molecules of particular characteristics.     

A further study on closo boron hydrides B16H2−16 (D2) and B16H16Td) using ab initio molecular orbital theory

Ab initio molecular orbital calculations of doubly negative charged B₁₆H^2?₁₆(D₂) and neutral B₁₆H₁₆(Td) have been done at the HF/6-31G level. They are predicted to be chemically and kinetically stable by vibrational analyses on their respective energy hypersurface of the HF/6-31G level. The geometrical structure of the species B₁₆H²₁₆ (D₂) was discussed.     

Die schwingungsspektren einiger pentadeuterophenylsiliciumverbindungen

The vibrational spectra of C₆D₅SiX ₃ (X=H, Cl, Br), (C₆D₅)₂SiCl₂, (C₆D₅)₃SiCl, and Si _n (C₆D₅)_2n (n=4, 5) are reported and assigned. The C₆H₅/C₆D₅ isotopic shifts in the lower frequency region (100–600 cm^–1) are used to elucidate vibrational coupling effects, which occur between silicon-phenyl and silicon-halogen or silicon-silicon modes.

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IR- and Raman-active normal vibrations of rare earth oxyfluorides,REOF; RE=Y,La, and Gd

The vibrational levels of selected rhombohedral rare earth oxyfluorides, REOF; RE = La, Gd, and Y, were deduced from the room temperature IR absorption and the Raman scattering spectra between 180 and 1000 cm⁻¹ and between 10 and 700 cm⁻¹, respectively. All four IR-active (2A_2u + 2E_u) and six Raman-active (3A_1g, + 3E_g) normal modes predicted by the group-theoretical analysis for the D_3d factor group were observed. The vibrations were assigned with the aid of their intensity and frequency in good agreement with the cubic fluorite-like structure of stoichiometric REOF.     

Vibrational spectra of the peroxotantalates (NH4)3[Ta(O2)4], K3[Ta(O2)4], Rb3[Ta(O2)4] and Cs3[Ta(O2)4] and the crystal structure of Rb3[Ta(O2)4]

The compounds (NH₄)₃[Ta(O₂)₄], K₃[Ta(O₂)₄], Rb₃[Ta(O₂)₄] and Cs₃[Ta(O₂)₄] have been prepared and investigated by X-ray powder methods as well as Raman- and IR-spectroscopy. In the case of Rb₃[Ta(O₂)₄] the structure has been solved from single crystal data. It is shown that all these compounds are isotypic and crystallize in the K₃[Cr(O₂)₄] type (SG , No. 121). The infrared- and Raman spectra (recorded on powdered samples) are discussed with respect to the internal vibrations of the peroxo-group and the dodecahedral [Ta(O₂)₄]³⁻ ion. Symmetry coordinates for the [Ta(O₂)₄]³⁻ ion are given from which the vibrational modes of the O-O stretching vibrations of the O₂²⁻ groups, the Ta-O stretching vibrations and the Ta-O bending vibrations are deduced.     

Vibrational spectra and factor group analysis of rare-earth chromium borates,RCr3(BO3)4, with R = La–Ho

Anhydrous orthoborates RM₃(BO₃)₄, where R = Y, La–Lu, M = Al, Ga, Cr, Fe, with huntite structure type are considered as multifunctional laser materials. The crystal structure of these borates is either rhombohedral with space group R32 (D₃⁷) (Z = 3) or monoclinic with space group C2/c (C_2h⁶) (Z = 4) depending on the growth conditions. Both modifications have very close polytypic structures, and it is difficult to identify them by powder diffraction data. In this context, double borates of rare-earth cations and Cr³⁺ have been grown from high-temperature solutions and are characterized by Raman and infrared spectroscopy in a crystalline state in combination with factor group analysis of vibrational modes. The assignment for the stretching and bending vibrations of BO₃³⁻ groups and external modes has been made. Some external modes have been identified by study of mass effect (Al–Cr, La–Ho). Comparison of the Raman spectra of these borates shows redistribution of band intensities of two spectral modifications, related to different symmetry groups. As predicted by factor group analysis, the number of IR-active vibrational modes of stretching and bending vibrations of BO₃³⁻ units significantly increases in infrared spectra of monoclinic borates in comparison with rhombohedral ones. The dependence of the realized borate space group on the crystal growth conditions and the sort of rare-earth atom was revealed. Both GdCr₃(BO₃)₄ and EuCr₃(BO₃)₄ borates crystallize in space group R32 irrespective of growth conditions. The borates with the large rare-earth elements La–Nd always form the monoclinic structures, irrespective of crystallization temperature. The borates SmCr₃(BO₃)₄, TbCr₃(BO₃)₄ and DyCr₃(BO₃)₄ have been obtained in two modifications in dependence of crystalline borate substance/solvent ratio and related temperature of crystallization.     

Spectroscopic properties of guanidinium zinc sulphate [C(NH2)3]2Zn(SO4)2 and ab initio calculations of [C(NH2)3]2 and HC(NH2)3

Raman and FTIR spectra of guanidinium zinc sulphate [C(NH₂)₃]₂Zn(SO₄)₂ are recorded and the spectral bands assignment is carried out in terms of the fundamental modes of vibration of the guanidinium cations and sulphate anions. The analysis of the spectrum reveals distorted SO₄²⁻ tetrahedra with distinct S–O bonds. The distortion of the sulphate tetrahedra is attributed to Zn–O–S–O–Zn bridging in the structure as well as hydrogen bonding. The CN₃ group is planar which is expressed in the twofold symmetry along the C–N (1) vector. Spectral studies also reveal the presence of hydrogen bonds in the sample. The vibrational frequencies of [C(NH₂)₃]₂ and HC(NH₂)₃ are computed using Gaussian 03 with HF/6-31G* as basis set.     

Quantum chemical study of the structure of bicyclo[2.2.0]hex-1(4)-ene and its dimers

The RHF, B3LYP, and PBE0/6-311G** quantum chemical methods are used to determine the point symmetry group and the equilibrium structure of bicyclo[2.2.0]hex-1(4)-ene (I, D _2h ), its two stable dimers (tricyclo[4.2.2.2^2,5]dodeca-1.5-diene (II, D _2h ) and 2,5-dimethylenetricyclo[4.2.2.0^1,6]decane (III, C ₂)), and pentacyclo [4.2.2.2^2,5]dodecane (IV, D ₂) that is a hypothetical intermediate in the dimerization reaction of the molecules of I. The relation of total energies is obtained with regard to zero-point vibrations: E(III) < E(II) ≪ E(IV) ≪ 2E(I).     

Vibrational spectral studies of ion-ion and ion-solvent interactions. II. Zinc nitrate in water/dioxane mixtures

Raman and infrared spectral data have been collected forp-dioxane and solvated and bound nitrate ions for Zn(NO₃)₂/p-dioxane/water systems. It is concluded that Zn²⁺ is preferentially solvated by water and that this aquation is also responsible for a lower concentration of ion pairs than is found for methanol/Zn(NO₃)₂ solutions for which the dielectric constant of the bulk solvent is similar. Values of K₁ (M^–1), the association constant for Zn(NO₃)⁺, are 0.22±0.02 (2/1 solvent,D=12.6) and 0.071±0.01 (4/1 solvent,D=33.0). The log K₁ against 1/D plot is not linear.     

The dynamics of formation of vibrationally excited HF in reactions of O (21 D2) atoms with partially fluorinated alkanes

The nascent vibrational energy distributions of the HF? formed in the reactions of a series of partially fluorinated alkanes (R_FH; R_F = CH₂F, CHF₂, CF₃, C₂F₅, C₃F₇, and C₇F₁₅) with electronically excited oxygen atoms O(2¹D₂) have been determined by measuring the appearance times of stimulated emissions from various vibration–rotation transitions in a grating-tuned optical cavity. The vibrational energy contents of the HF formed in these reactions were found to be considerably greater than statistically expected. These reactions are believed to occur via vibrationally excited short-lived α;-fluorinated alcohols (R_FOH?), formed by insertion of the O(2¹D₂) atoms into C? H bonds. The observation of nonstatistical energy partitioning in the above reactions is in clear contrast to the result obtained from the O(2¹D₂) + CF₃CH₃ reaction that produces the β-fluorinated alcohol CF₃CH₂OH, from which the HF product carries a near statistical vibrational energy distribution. A mechanism for HF? formation in these very exothermic reactions is presented.     

Reinterpretation of Dynamic Vibrational Spectroscopy to Determine the Molecular Structure and Dynamics of Ferrocene

Molecular distortion of dynamic molecules gives a clear signature in the vibrational spectra, which can be modeled to give estimates of the energy barrier and the sensitivity of the frequencies of the vibrational modes to the reaction coordinate. The reaction coordinate method (RCM) utilizes ab initio‐calculated spectra of the molecule in its ground and transition states together with their relative energies to predict the temperature dependence of the vibrational spectra. DFT‐calculated spectra of the eclipsed (D_5h) and staggered (D_5d) forms of ferrocene (Fc), and its deuterated analogue, within RCM explain the IR spectra of Fc in gas (350 K), solution (300 K), solid solution (7–300 K), and solid (7–300 K) states. In each case the D_5h rotamer is lowest in energy but with the barrier to interconversion between rotamers higher for solution‐phase samples (ca. 6 kJ mol^?1) than for the gas‐phase species (1–3 kJ mol^?1). The generality of the approach is demonstrated with application to tricarbonyl(η⁴‐norbornadiene)iron(0), Fe(NBD)(CO)₃. The temperature‐dependent coalescence of the ν(CO) bands of Fe(NBD)(CO)₃ is well explained by the RCM without recourse to NMR‐like rapid exchange. The RCM establishes a clear link between the calculated ground and transition states of dynamic molecules and the temperature‐dependence of their vibrational spectra.     

Density functional theory study on (F2AlN3) n (n = 1–4) clusters

Possible geometrical structures and relative stabilities of (F₂AlN₃) _n (n = 1–4) clusters were studied using density functional theory at the B3LYP/6-311+G* level. The optimized clusters (F₂AlN₃) _n (n = 2–4) possess cyclic structure containing Al–N_α–Al linkages, and azido in azides has linear structure. The IR spectra of the optimized (F₂AlN₃) _n (n = 1–4) clusters have three vibrational sections, the whole strongest vibrational peaks lie in 2218–2246 cm⁻¹, and the vibrational modes are N₃ asymmetric stretching vibrations. Trends in thermodynamic properties with temperature and oligomerization degree n are discussed, respectively. A study of their thermodynamic properties suggests that monomer 1A forms the most stable clusters (2A, 3A, and 4B) can occur spontaneously in the gas phase at temperatures up to 800 K.     

FT-IR, FT-Raman, ab initio and DFT structural, vibrational frequency and HOMO-LUMO analysis of 1-naphthaleneacetic acid methyl ester

In this work, the FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra of 1-naphthaleneacetic acid methyl ester (abbreviated as 1-NAAME, C₁₀H₇CH₂CO₂CH₃) have been recorded in the region 3600–10 cm⁻¹. The optimum molecular geometry, normal mode wavenumbers, infrared and Raman intensities, Raman scattering activities, corresponding vibrational assignments, Mullikan atomic charges and other thermo-dynamical parameters were investigated with the help of HF and B3LYP (DFT) method using 6-31G(d,p), 6-311G(d,p) basis sets. Reliable vibrational assignments were made on the basis of total energy distribution (TED) calculated with scaled quantum mechanical (SQM) method. From the calculations, the molecules are predicted to exist predominantly as the C1 conformer. The correlation equations between heat capacity, entropy, enthalpy changes and temperatures were fitted by quadratic formulae. Lower value in the HOMO and LUMO energy gap explains the eventual charge transfer interactions taking place within the molecule. UV–VIS spectral analyses of 1NAAME have been researched by theoretical calculations. In order to understand electronic transitions of the compound, TD-DFT calculations on electronic absorption spectra in gas phase and solvent (DMSO and chloroform) were performed. The calculated frontier orbital energies, absorption wavelengths (λ), oscillator strengths (f) and excitation energies (E) for gas phase and solvent (DMSO and chloroform) are also illustrated.     

Ab initio SCF Calculation of the Fluoronium Ion: Geometry,electronic structure and vibrational constants

An ab initio SCF calculation of 42 points of the energy hypersurface of the fluoronium ion is presented using a contracted F(5s/3p), H(2s) gaussian basis set. In its equilibrium structure a bond length of 1.812 a.u. and a HFH bond angle of 127.2° are predicted. The calculated vibrational frequencies for H₂F⁺, HDF⁺, and D₂F⁺ are in good agreement with the experimental data.     

FT-IR and FT-Raman, UV spectroscopic investigation of 1-bromo-3-fluorobenzene using DFT (B3LYP, B3PW91 and MPW91PW91) calculations

The FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra of 1-bromo-3-fluorobenzene (C₆H₄FBr) molecule have been recorded using Bruker IFS 66 V spectrometer in the range of 4000–100 cm⁻¹. The molecular geometry and vibrational frequencies in the ground state are calculated using the DFT (B3LYP, B3PW91 and MPW91PW91) methods with 6-31++G(d,p) and 6-311++G(d,p) basis sets. The computed values of frequencies are scaled using a suitable scale factor to yield good coherence with the observed values. The isotropic DFT (B3LYP, B3PW91 and MPW1PW91) analysis showed good agreement with the experimental observations. Comparison of the fundamental vibrational frequencies with calculated results by B3LYP methods. The complete data of this molecule provide the information for future development of substituted benzene. The influence of bromine and fluorine atom on the geometry of benzene and its normal modes of vibrations has also been discussed. A study on the electronic properties, such as absorption wavelengths, excitation energy, dipole moment and frontier molecular orbital energies, was performed by time dependent DFT (TD-DFT) approach. The electronic structure and the assignment of the absorption bands in the electronic spectra of steady compounds were discussed. The calculated HOMO and LUMO energies show that charge transfer occurs within the molecule. On the basis of the thermodynamic properties of the title compound at different temperatures have been calculated in gas phase, revealing the correlations between standard heat capacities (C) standard entropies (S), standard enthalpy changes (H) and temperatures.     

In-plane vibrational modes of cytosine from an ab initio MO calculation

Harmonic force constants, in-plane vibrational frequencies, and in-plane vibrational modes of cytosine were calculated by an ab initio Hartree—Fock SCF MO method. The force contants were calculated by the use of an energy gardient method with the STO-3G basis set, and then they were corrected into “4-31G force constants” by the scaling factors given by us previously for the case of uracil. The corrected set of force constants can produce a calculated vibrational spectra of cytosine and cytosine-1,amino-d₃, that can be well corrected with the observed Raman and infrared spectra of these compounds, with little ambiguity. Thus, the assignments of all the in-plane vibrations are now practically established. The calculated vibrational modes, in addition, can account for the recently published resonance Raman effects of cytosine residue.     

Calculation and analysis of the structure and vibrational spectra of uracil tautomers

The structure and vibrational spectra of twelve tautomers are calculated in the B3LYP/6-311+G(d,p) approximation and analyzed. Spectral manifestations of isomeric uracil transformations into one out of the twelve tautomeric forms and cis— trans- isomeric transformations of the tautomers themselves are considered. All tautomeric transformations are shown to be characterized by the presence of at least one vibration, whose frequency is different by ~ 100-200 cm^-1 from a similar vibrational frequency of the precursor and also by a pronounced change in the intensity of bending vibrations of OH hydroxyl groups and stretching vibrations of CO bonds.     

A DFT analysis of the vibrational spectra of nitrobenzene

Raman and FTIR, spectra of nitrobenzene, nb, and its isotopomers, nb-¹⁵N, nb-¹³C₆ and nb-d₅, were obtained and the fundamental vibrational modes assigned with the aid of a B3LYP/6-311+G** calculation, without the need for scaling of the force constants. The changes in vibrational coupling between the nitro and benzene groups upon certain isotopic substitutions are well modelled by the calculation, which is able to reproduce the isotopic shifts in frequencies for the nitro vibrations, as well as changes in IR intensities.