Theoretical interpretation of photoelectron spectra for transition metal compounds. The He(I) and He(II) spectra of MF2 molecules (M = Co,Ni and Cu)

Calculated vertical ionization energies (VIEs) and relative intensities (RIs) have been used in interpreting He(I) and He(II) photoelectron spectra of MF₂ molecules, M being Co, Ni and Cu. VIEs have been obtained by the Green's function technique applying the semiempirical CNDO-UHF method. Within the framework of the Gelius-Siegbahn model, but utilizing the theoretical atomic cross-sections, the molecular photoionization cross-sections (and the corresponding relative intensities of spectral bands) have been calculated for He(I) and He(II) spectra of MF₂ molecules. A comparison of the theoretical and experimental VIEs and RIs shows that the procedure is useful in ascribing photoemission peaks at particular binding energies of He(I) and He(II) spectra to the set of molecular orbitals.     

Fine structure in the He(I)/He(II) photoelectron spectra of the metal valence (d) shells of the group IIB dihalides

The He(I) and He(II) photoelectron spectra of the group IIB dihalides (except the difluorides) are reported. Emphasis is laid on the metal valence d-shell ionizations. These are discussed in terms of He(I)/He(II) relative intensity changes a ligand-field model. It appears that the observed d-shell structure is the result of a balance between simple field-effects and covalency.     

Coordinative bond and d-shell ionisations in the UV photoelectron spectra of bis(β-diketonato) cobalt(II) and copper(II) complexes,and their thioanalogues

The analysis of UV photoelectron spectra of the title compounds, as well as of their Ni(II) analogues, is presented, with particular regard to the identification of d-ionisation bands. The spectra are assigned on the grounds both of a framework of interpretation similar to that usually applied to β-diketonato metal complexes, and of a systematic comparison between He(I) and He(II) data.     

Photoionization cross sections: Interpretation of band intensities in He I and He II photoelectron spectra

Relative photoionization cross sections of molecules consisting of atoms from the first three rows of the Periodic Table are computed by a theoretical method developed previously which involves the plane-wave approximation for the photoelectron and the use of semiempirical LCAO-SCF-MO's of the CNDO- or MINDO- type for the initial orbital. The calculated values are compared with experimental photoelectron band intensities obtained by integrating the band areas in He I and He II photoelectron spectra. The observed relative intensity changes of bands in the spectrum in going from He I to He II excitation are attributed to variations in the one- and/or two-centre contributions to the cross sections from the electron density at the atoms and in the bonds, respectively. The analysis of the relative intensities of bands in the He I and He II spectra thus leads to conclusions about the electron density distribution in the initial orbital and about the assignment of the bands.In a qualitative sense, the experimental He I/He II intensity changes are usually correctly predicted by our theoretical method, but there are often considerable quantitative discrepancies between the measured and calculated values which probably arise from the inherent simplifications of our approach.     

The electronic structure of dinuclear transition-metal complexes containing metal—metal interactions: II. He(I) and He(II) photoelectron spectra of hexacarbonyldi-irondisulfur and related complexes

The He(I) and He(II) photoelectron spectra of a series of Fe₂(CO)₆LL¹-type complexes (L = L¹ = S, (i-propyl)S; L,L¹ = t-but of an all-electron, ab initio SCF MO calculation on Fe₂(CO)₆S₂ and of extended CNDO calculations on related molecules. Assignments given ar He(I)/He(II) intensity differences, and on comparison with related molecules.The coordination of the bridging ligands to the metal centres and the nature of the metal—metal interactions are discussed.     

He(I)/He(II) photoelectron band intensity ratios for simple organic molecules

Band intensifies in the He(I) and HE(II) photoelectron spectra of some simple organic molecules (methanol, methylamine, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, formic acid, acetic acid, methyl formate, ethylene, butadiene and methyl isothiocyanate) have been measured. The relative band intensity ratios for a number of ionizations from n and π orbitals are presented.     

Photoelectron spectroscopic studies of the monomers and dimers of acetic and trifluoracetic acids

Comparison of the He(I) and He(II) photoelectron spectra of acetic and trifluoracetic acids has clarified the assignments of their p-based ionization potentials. The He(I) spectra of the gas-phase homodimer of each molecule have been observed using a high-pressure nozzle inlet system operating at room temperature. Spectrum-stripping of the monomer—dimer mixed-spectra gives dimer spectra which are interpreted with the aid of molecular orbital calculations. Appropriate mixtures of the two acids have been analyzed to obtain the He(I) spectrum of the 1:1 heterodimer. Assignments of the three dimer spectra indicate that the inductive influences of the methyl and trifluoromethyl groups are transmitted across the hydrogen-bond bridges.     

He(I) and He(II) populations in the Nagoya TPD plasma machine

A collisional-radiative model is used to explain the He(I) population densities observed by Otsuka, Ikee and Ishii in their TPD plasma machine. It is shown that a plasma model, which is partially optically thick to He(II) Lyman radiation, can explain the experimentally observed He(II) population density at T_e=3.17 eV. The agreement between the experimental and calculated He(II) population densities observed by Otsuka and others is shown to be due to an error in their calculations.     

On the He(I) and Ne(I) photoelectron spectra of OCS

The He(I) (58.43 nm) and Ne(I) (73.59–74.37 nm) photoelectron spectra of carbonyl sulphide have been reinvestigated at an improved resolution and a high signal-to-noise ratio; deconvolution of the data was carried out to aid interpretation of the spectra. Improved values are deduced for the vibrational wavenumbers and the ionization energies. The spin—orbit components of the Ã²Π II level are well resolved and a value of 135 cm^?1 (17 ± 5 meV) is proposed for the splitting. Perturbations in the relative intensities are observed in the Ne(I) spectrum; they suggest that the autoionizing Rydberg state located around 73.7 nm is excited by the 73.59 nm Ne(I) line and contributes to populate, with different probabilities, the ionic levels of lower energy, and particularly the X?²Π state.     

He(II) photoelectron spectra of the Group IVB tetrachlorides

He(II) photoelectron spectra of the Group IVB tetrachlorides MCl₄ (M = C, Si, Ge, Sn) are reported and compared with He(I) data. The discussion concentrates on the spectral intensity patterns and the nature of the additional structure revealed in the He(II) spectra.     

He(I) and He(II) photoelectron spectra of some substituted ethylenes

The He(I) and He(II) photoelectron spectra of acrolein, acrylic acid, methyl acrylate, vinyl acetate, acrylamide and some of their methyl-substituted analogues are reported. Detailed assignments are proposed, mainly based on differences in intensity between the He(I) and He(II) spectra, on sum rule considerations and on the results of modified CNDO/S calculations.The assignment criteria are critically evaluated.     

He(I) and He(II) photoelectron spectra of iron tetracarbonyl-olefin complexes

The He(I) and He(II) photoelectron spectra of a series of iron tetracarbonyl—olefin complexes (olefin = acrolein, crotonaldehyde, methyl acrylate, acrylic acid, dimethyl maleate and some dihalogenated ethylenes) are reported. Assignments are proposed, based on differences in intensity between the He(I) and He(II) spectra, in comparison with related compounds and the results of extended CNDO calculations. The electronic structure of the coordinated olefins is discussed.     

The photoelectron spectrum and valence shell structure of (CuX) 3 and (AgCl) 3

Gas-phase He(I) and He(II) spectra have been obtained of CuX and AgCl, where X = Cl, Br, and I. Spectra have been interpreted in terms of a cyclic trimer and shown to be markedly similar to those of the molecules in the solid state. Frequency-dependence of band intensity has been used to deduce the contribution of Cu 3 d and X valence p orbitals to molecular orbitals associated with the various regions of the spectrum.     

UV and X-ray-excited photoelectron spectra of trifluoromethylgermanes (CF3)4−nGeHn(n = 1–3)

He(I), He(II) and X-ray-excited photoelectron spectra of the trifluoromethylgermanes (CF₃)_4?nGeH_n(n = 1–3) are reported. Assignments of the valence region are made on the basis of semi-empirical CNDO/2 calculations, comparisons with the spectra of related series of molecules, band shapes, and relative-intensity changes between features in the He(I) and He(II) spectra. Core-level binding energies are also compared with those of related species, and the usefulness of CNDO/2 and EESOP charge calculations is examined.     

Charged particle oscillator and hollow cathode He(II) lamps for high resolution photoelectron studies: C 2 s spectrum of CH 4 and Hg 5 d5/2 spectrum of (CH 3) 2Hg

Charged particle oscillator and hollow cathode He discharge lamps are described, and the performances of the two lamps in the same spectrometer are compared. Both lamps give high percentages of He(II) radiation, but the hollow cathode lamp gives higher overall He(I) and He(II) intensifies and has greater long term stability. The observed resolution for He(II) studies (～ 25 meV) is the same for both lamps. The C 2 s spectrum of CH ₄ and the Hg 5 d_5/2 spectrum of (CH ₃) ₂Hg demonstrate the performance of the hollow cathode lamp. In the CH ₄ spectrum, a vibrational progression is observed, and attributed to the totally symmetric stretching mode. The linewidth of individual components increases at higher binding energy. The high resolution of the (CH ₃) ₂Hg spectrum enables us to identify additional peaks not previously seen in this spectrum. The Hg 5 d orbital energy-ordering for Me ₂Hg is reassigned.     

Photoelectron (He(I), He(II) and X-ray) spectroscopy of γ-pyrone and its related sulphur derivatives: valence and core ionization energies and shake-up satellites

The photoelectron He(I) and He(II) spectra of 4H-pyran-4-one (1), 4H-thiopyran-4-one (2), 4H-pyran-4-thione (3) and 4H-thiopyran-4-thione (4) are reported. The assignments are based on experimental evidence, taking into account the results of theoretical calculations. The outermost orbital sequences proposed (X = O, S) are n_X (σ), 3b₁ (π), 1a₂(π) for 1, 2 and 4; and 3b₁(π), n_X(σ) and 1a₂(π) for 3. The shifts of the core-ionization energy values for 1–4 are ascribed to a drift of π-charge from the intracyclic heteroatom towards the carbonyl or thiocarbonyl group. Low-energy shake-up satellites (up to 25% with respect to the main line) are observed in the various energy regions of the XPS spectra. They are qualitatively reproduced by CNDO/2 calculations. The most important satellites derive from the transition in the ion corresponding to the 3b₁ (π) → 4b₁(π*) transition in the UV-visible spectra of the neutral molecules. Charge rearrangements accompanying this transition lead to charge depletion of the core-ionized atom.     

High resolution angle-resolved photoelectron spectrum of CO2, excited with polarized resonance radiation

The He(I) excited and angle-resolved photoelectron spectrum of CO₂ is investigated using a focussing VUV-polarizer. High resolution combined with the additional information given by comparing spectra taken at different angles permits detailed analysis of the vibrational structure. β-values are given for all vibrational components hitherto observed in the photoelectron spectrum of the ≈X, ≈A,≈B and ≈C electronic bands. Single excitations of the v₃ mode with vibrational energies 181 meV in the estate and 279 meV in the ≈B-state are reported. The peak at 360 meV vibrational energy in the (≈C-state is reinterpreted as a single v₃ excitation. The β-values of the most intense peaks are also measured using Ne(I) (16.67 and 16.85 eV), Ne(II) (26.86 and 26.95 eV) and He(II) (40.81) resonance radiations.     

The He(I) photoelectron spectrum of bis(pentadienyl) iron: A comparison with the ferrocene spectrum

The He(I) photoelectron (PE) spectrum of bis(pentadienyl)iron (1) is reported. An interpretation is presented based on correlations with the PE spectra of methyl derivatives and on INDO-type calculations. It is possible to assign the PE bands of 1 to individual MO's by taking into account the differing Koopmans' defects in the framework of the Green's-function technique. It is shown that the PE spectrum of 1 cannot be correlated directly with that of ferrocene (2), although the two spectra appear very similar. The differences between 1 and 2 are discussed.     

The He(I) photoelectron spectra of some γ-substituted Co(III) acetylacetonate complexes

The He(I) photoelectron spectra of the complexes of Co(III) with acetylacetone and several derivatives are reported. The ionization potentials of metal-localized d-electrons and ligand π-orbitals are used to probe the extent of metal-to-ligand π-bonding and possible aromatic character in the chelate ring.