Vibrational frequencies and structure of B4Cl4: an ab intio quantum chemical study

The normal mode frequencies and corresponding vibrational assignments of B4Cl4 are examined theoretically using the Gaussian 98 set of quantum chemistry codes. All normal modes were successfully assigned to one of three types of motion predicted by a group theoretical analysis (B-B stretch, B-Cl stretch, B-Cl bend) utilizing the Td symmetry of the molecule. The vibrational modes of the naturally isotopically substituted (1-(10)B, 2-(10)B, 3-(10)B and 4-(10)B) forms of B4Cl4 were also calculated and compared against experimental data. A complex pattern of frequency shifts and splittings is revealed.     

Vibrational frequencies and structural determination of triethynylmethylsilane

The normal mode frequencies and corresponding vibrational assignments of Triethynylmethylsilane (CH3Si(CCH)3) are examined theoretically using the Gaussian98 set of quantum chemistry codes. Each of the vibrational modes was assigned to one of nine types of motion predicted by a group theoretical analysis (Si-C stretch, C triple bond C stretch, C-H stretch, C triple bond C-H bend, Si-C triple bond C bend, C-Si-C bend, H-C-H bend, CH3 wag, and CH3 twist) utilizing the C3v symmetry of the molecule. A set of uniform scaling factors was derived for each type of motion. Predicted infrared and Raman intensities are reported.     

Vibrational frequencies and structural determination of 1,6-dicarba-closo-hexaborane(6)

The normal mode frequencies and corresponding vibrational assignments of 1,6-dicarba-closo-hexaborane(6) are examined theoretically using the GAUSSIAN98 set of quantum chemistry codes. All normal modes were successfully assigned to one of six types of motion predicted by a group theoretical analysis (B-B stretch, B-C stretch, B-H stretch, C-H stretch, B-H bend, and C-H bend) utilizing the D(4h) symmetry of the molecule. The vibrational modes of the naturally isotopically substituted (1-(10)B, 2-(10)B 3-(10)B, and 4-(10)B) forms of 1,6-dicarba-closo-hexaborane(6) were also calculated and compared against experimental data. A complex pattern of frequency shifts and splittings is revealed.     

Vibrational frequencies and structural determination of digermyl ether

The normal mode frequencies and corresponding vibrational assignments of digermyl ether in C(2v) symmetry are examined theoretically using the Gaussian 98 set of quantum chemistry codes. All normal modes were successfully assigned to one of six types of motion (Ge-H stretch, Ge-O stretch, Ge-O-Ge bend, H-Ge-H bend, GeH(3) wag, and GeH(3) twist) predicted by a group theoretical analysis. By comparing the vibrational frequencies with IR and Raman spectra available in the literature, a set of scaling factors is derived. Predicted infrared and Raman intensities are reported.     

Vibrational frequencies and structural determinations of 3,5-dibromo-1,2,4-trithia-3,5-diborolane

The vibrational frequencies and corresponding normal mode assignments of 3,5-dibromo-1,2,4-trithia-3,5-diborolane (B2S3Br2) are examined theoretically using the Gaussian98 set of quantum chemistry codes. All normal modes were successfully assigned to one of six types of motion predicted by a group theoretical analysis (B-S stretch, B-Br stretch, S-S stretch, S-B-S bend, B-Br wag, B(SSBr) umbrella motion) utilizing the C2v symmetry of the molecule. The vibrational modes of the naturally isotopically substituted (1-10B and 2-10B) forms of B2S3Br2 were also calculated and compared against experimental data. The molecular orbitals of B2S3Br2 are examined. The calculations suggest that a considerable amount of pi bonding occurs in B2S2Br2.     

Vibrational frequencies and structural determination of diethynyldimethylsilane

The normal mode frequencies and corresponding vibrational assignments of diethynyldimethylsilane are examined theoretically using the Gaussian 98 set of quantum chemistry codes. Each of the vibrational modes was assigned to one of nine types of motion predicted by a group theoretical analysis (Si-C stretch, C[triple bond]C stretch, C-H stretch, C[triple bond]C-H bend, Si-C[triple bond]C bend, C-Si-C bend, H-C-H bend, CH3 wag, and CH3 twist) utilizing the C3v symmetry of the molecule. A set of uniform scaling factors was derived for each type of motion. Predicted infrared and Raman intensities are reported.     

Vibrational frequencies and structural determination of trimethylarsine oxide

The normal mode frequencies and corresponding vibrational assignments of trimethylarsine oxide are examined theoretically using the Gaussian 98 set of quantum chemistry codes. All normal modes were successfully assigned to one of eight types of motion (As-C stretch, As=O stretch, C-H stretch, C-As-C bend, As=O bend, H-C-H bend, CH3 wag, and CH3 twist) utilizing the C3v symmetry of the molecule. Calculations were performed at the Hartree-Fock, DFT(B3LYP), and MP2 levels of theory using the standard 6-311G** basis. Calculated infrared intensities and Raman activities are reported.     

Vibrational frequencies and structural determination of tetraazidogermane

The vibrational frequencies and corresponding normal mode assignments of tetraazidogermane are examined theoretically using the Gaussian98 set of quantum chemistry codes. All normal modes were successfully assigned to one of seven types of motion predicted by a group theoretical analysis (N-N-N asymmetric stretch, N-N-N symmetric stretch, Ge-N stretch, N-N-N bend, Ge-N-N bend, N-Ge-N bend, and N-Ge-N-N torsion) utilizing the S(4) symmetry of the molecule. The molecular orbitals of Ge(N(3))(4) are examined.     

Vibrational frequencies and structural determination of triethynylmethylstannane

The normal mode frequencies and corresponding vibrational assignments of Triethynylmethylstannane (SnCH(3)(CCH)(3)) are examined theoretically using the Gaussian 98 set of quantum chemistry codes. Each of the vibrational modes was assigned to one of nine types of motion predicted by a group theoretical analysis (Sn-C stretch, C[triple bond]C stretch, C-H stretch, C[triple bond]C-H bend, Sn-C[triple bond]C bend, C-Sn-C bend, H-C-H bend, CH(3) wag, and CH(3) twist) utilizing the C(3v) symmetry of the molecule. A set of uniform scaling factors was derived for each type of motion. Predicted infrared and Raman intensities are reported.     

Vibrational frequencies and structural determination of dicyanodifluorosulfur

The normal mode frequencies and corresponding vibrational assignments of dicyanodifluorosulfur are examined theoretically using the Gaussian03 set of quantum chemistry codes. Each of the vibrational modes was assigned to one of six types of motion predicted by a group theoretical analysis (CN stretch, SC stretch, SF stretch, FSC bend, SCN bend, and CSC bend) utilizing the C(2v) symmetry of the molecule. A set of uniform scaling factors was derived for each type of motion. Predicted infrared and Raman intensities are reported.     

Vibrational frequencies and structural determination of aluminum tetrahydroborate

The normal mode frequencies and corresponding vibrational assignments of aluminum tetrahydroborate in D3 symmetry are examined theoretically using the 98 set of quantum chemistry codes. All normal modes were successfully assigned to one of seven types of motion (B-H stretch, Al-B stretch, B-Al-B bend, H-B-H bend, BH4 wag, BH4 rock, and BH4 twist) predicted by a group theoretical analysis. By comparing the vibrational frequencies with infrared and Raman spectra available in the literature, a set of scaling factors is derived. Theoretical infrared intensities and Raman activities are reported.     

Vibrational frequencies and structural determination of triethynylmethylgermane

The normal mode frequencies and corresponding vibrational assignments of triethynylmethylgermane are examined theoretically using the Gaussian98 set of quantum chemistry codes. Each of the vibrational modes was assigned to one of nine types of motion predicted by a group theoretical analysis Ge-C stretch, C[triple bond]C stretch, C-H stretch, C[triple bond]C-H bend, Ge-C[triple bond]C bend, C-Ge-C bend, H-C-H bend, CH3 wag, and CH3 twist) utilizing the C3v symmetry of the molecule. Uniform scaling factors were derived for each type of motion. Predicted infrared and Raman intensities are reported.     

Vibrational frequencies and structural determination of phosphorous tricyanide

The normal mode frequencies and corresponding vibrational assignments of phosphorous tricyanide (P(CN)(3)) are examined theoretically using the Gaussian98 set of quantum chemistry codes. Each of the vibrational modes was assigned to one of four types of motion predicted by a group theoretical analysis P-C stretch, CN stretch, P-C[triple bond]C bend, and C-P-C bend) utilizing the C(3v) symmetry of the molecule. A uniform scaling factor was derived for each type of motion. Predicted infrared and Raman intensities are reported.     

Vibrational frequencies and structural determinations of tert-butylacetylene

The normal mode frequencies and corresponding vibrational assignments of tert-butylacetylene (TBA) are examined theoretically using the Gaussian 98 set of quantum chemistry codes. All normal modes were successfully assigned to one of the nine types of motion (C---C stretch, CC stretch, C---H stretch, C---C---C bend, CC---C bend, CC---H bend, H---C---H bend, CH₃ rock, and CH₃ twist) utilizing the C_3v symmetry of the molecule. Calculations were performed at the Hartree–Fock, B3LYP, and MP2 levels of theory using the standard 6-311G^** basis. Theoretical results were successfully compared against available experimental data.     

Vibrational frequencies and structural determinations of tetraisocyanatosilane

The normal mode frequencies and corresponding vibrational assignments of Si(NCO)(4) are examined theoretically using the GAUSSIAN 98 set of quantum chemistry codes. Each of the vibrational modes was assigned to one of six types of motion predicted by a group theoretical analysis (Si-N stretch, N-C-O symmetric stretch, N-C-O asymmetric stretch, N-C-O bend, Si-N-C bend, and N-Si-N bend) utilizing the T(d) symmetry of the molecule. Uniform scaling factors were derived for each type of motion. Predicted infrared and Raman intensities are reported.     

Vibrational frequencies and structure determination of silylgermane

The normal mode frequencies and corresponding vibrational assignments of silylgermane are examined theoretically using the GAUSSIAN 98 set of quantum chemistry codes. All normal modes were successfully assigned to one of seven types of motion predicted by a group theoretical analysis (Si-H stretch, Ge-H stretch, Si-Ge stretch, H-Si-H bend, H-Ge-H bend, SiH(3) wag/GeH(3) wag and Si-Ge torsion) utilizing the C(3v) symmetry of the molecule. Predicted infrared and Raman intensities are presented. Molecular orbitals are presented and bonding is examined in terms of the molecular orbitals.     

Vibrational frequencies and structural determination of 1,3-dichloro-1,3-diazetidine-2,4-dione

The normal mode frequencies and corresponding vibrational assignments of 1,3-dichloro-1,3-diazetidine-2,4-dione are examined theoretically using the Gaussian 98 set of quantum chemistry codes. Each of the vibrational modes was assigned to one of six types of motion predicted by a group theoretical analysis (C=O stretch, N-C stretch, N-Cl stretch, N-C-N bend, N-Cl bend, and C=O bend) utilizing the C2h symmetry of the molecule. Uniform scaling factors was derived for each type of motion. Predicted infrared and Raman intensities are reported.     

Vibrational frequencies and structural determinations of maleonitrile

The vibrational frequencies and corresponding normal mode assignments of maleonitrile are examined theoretically using the GAUSSIAN98 set of quantum chemistry codes. All normal modes were successfully assigned to one of eight types of motion predicted by a group theoretical analysis (C triple bond N stretch, C=C stretch, C-C stretch, C-H stretch, C-H bend, C-C triple bond N bend, C-C triple bond N bend, C-C=C-C torsion) utilizing the C(2v) symmetry of the molecule. The molecular orbitals of maleonitrile are also examined.     

Vibrational frequencies and structural determination of tetraethynylstannane

The normal mode frequencies and corresponding vibrational assignments of Sn(CCH)₄ are examined theoretically using the 98 set of quantum chemistry codes. Each of the vibrational modes was assigned to one of six types of motion predicted by a group theoretical analysis (Sn–C stretch, CC stretch, C–H stretch, CC–H bend, Sn–CC bend, and C–Sn–C bend) utilizing the T_d symmetry of the molecule. A set of uniform scaling factors were derived for each type of motion. Predicted infrared and Raman intensities are reported.     

Vibrational frequencies and structural determination of cyanogen azide

The vibrational frequencies and corresponding normal mode assignments of cyanogen azide are examined theoretically using the Gaussian03 set of quantum chemistry codes. All normal modes were successfully assigned to one of seven types of motion predicted by a group theoretical analysis (NN stretch, NN stretch, N–C stretch, CN stretch, NNN bend, NN–C bend, and N–CN bend). Theoretical infrared and Raman intensities are reported. The molecular orbitals and bonding of cyanogen azide are examined.