F.t.i.r. and Raman spectra of triphenylphosphine,triphenylarsine, triphenylstibine,and dibenzylsulphide

The f.t.i.r. and Raman spectra of triphenylphosphine, triphenylarsine, triphenylstibine, and dibenzylsulphide in the solid state at ca 80 K have been recorded over the ranges 3500-40 cm⁻¹ (infra-red, 1 cm⁻¹ resolution) and 1650-30 cm⁻¹ (Raman, 2 cm⁻¹ resolution). The data, particularly those in the low wavenumber region, are more extensive, more complete, and of higher quality than those obtained in previous studies. Detailed band assignments are given.