Density functional theory study on the reactions of X− with CH3SY (X,Y = F,Cl, Br,I)

Gas‐phase anionic reactions X^? + CH₃SY (X, Y = F, Cl, Br, I) have been investigated at the level of B3LYP/6‐311+G (2df,p). Results show that the potential energy surface (PES) of gas‐phase reactions X^? + CH₃SY (X, Y = Cl, Br, I) has a quadruple‐well structure, indicating an addition–elimination (A–E) pathway. The fluorine behaves differently in many respects from the other halogens and the reactions F^? + CH₃SY (Y = F, Cl, Br, I) correspond to deprotonation instead of substitution. The gas‐phase reactions X^? + CH₃SF (X = Cl, Br, I), however, follow an A–E pathway other than the last two out going steps (COM2 and PR) that proceeds via a deprotonation. The polarizable continuum model (PCM) has been used to evaluate the solvent effects on the energetics of the reactions X^? + CH₃SY (X, Y = Cl, Br, I). The PES is predicted to be unimodal in the solvents of high polarity. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Quantum Chem, 2007     

Theoretical study on the identity ion pair SN2 reactions of LiX with CH3SX (X=Cl, Br, and I): structure, mechanism, and potential energy surface

Three archetypal ion pair nucleophilic substitution reactions at the methylsulfenyl sulfur atom LiX+CH3SX-->XSCH3+LiX (X=Cl, Br, and I) are investigated by the modified Gaussian-2 theory. Including lithium cation in the anionic models makes the ion pair reactions proceed along an SN2 mechanism, contrary to the addition-elimination pathway occurring in the corresponding anionic nucleophilic substitution reactions X-+CH3SX-->XSCH3+X-. Two reaction pathways for the ion pair SN2 reactions at sulfur, inversion and retention, are proposed. Results indicate the inversion pathway is favorable for all the halogens. Comparison of the transition structures and energetics for the ion pair SN2 at sulfur with the potential competition ion pair SN2 reactions at carbon LiX+CH3SX-->XCH3+LiXS shows that the SN2 reactions at carbon are not favorable from the viewpoints of kinetics and thermodynamics.     

Comprehensive mechanistic study of ion pair SN2 reactions of lithium isocyanate and methyl halides

The anionic S_N2 reactions NCO^? + CH₃X and ion pair S_N2 reactions LiNCO + CH₃X (X = F, Cl, Br, and I) at saturated carbon with inversion and retention mechanisms were investigated at the level of MP2/6‐311+G(d,p). There are two possible reaction pathways in the anionic S_N2 reactions, but eight in the ion pair S_N2 reactions. Calculated results suggest that the previously reported T‐shaped isomer of lithium isocyanate does not exist. All the retention pathways are not favorable based on the analysis of transition structures. Two possible competitive reaction pathways proceed via two six‐member ring inversion transition structures. It is found that there are two steps in the most favorable pathway, in which less stable lithium cyanate should be formed through the isomerization of lithium isocyanate and nucleophilic site (N) subsequently attacks methyl halides from the backside. The thermodynamically and kinetically favorable methyl isocyanate is predicted as major product both in the gas phase anionic and the ion pair S_N2 reactions. In addition, good correlations between the overall barriers relative to separated reactants, ΔH , with geometrical looseness parameter %L^≠ and the heterolytic cleavage energies of the C? X and Li? N (or Li? O) bonds are observed for the anionic and ion pair S_N2 reactions. The trend of variation of the overall barriers predicts the leaving ability of X increase in the order: F < Cl < Br < I. The polarized continuum model (PCM) has been used to evaluate the solvent effects on the two inversion pathways with six‐member transition structures for the reactions of LiNCO + CH₃X. The calculations in solution indicate that solvent effects will retard the rate of reactions and the predicted product, methyl isocyanate, is same as the one in the gas phase. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Quantum Chem, 2006     

Theoretical study of the gas‐phase SN2 reactions of X− with CH3OY (X,Y = Cl,Br, I)

The gas‐phase nucleophilic substitution reactions at saturated oxygen X^? + CH₃OY (X, Y = Cl, Br, I) have been investigated at the level of CCSD(T)/6‐311+G(2df,p)//B3LYP/6‐311+G(2df,p). The calculated results indicate that X^? preferably attacks oxygen atom of CH₃OY via a S_N2 pathway. The central barriers and overall barriers are respectively in good agreement with both the predictions of Marcus equation and its modification, respectively. Central barrier heights (ΔH and ΔH) correlate well with the charges (Q) of the leaving groups (Y), Wiberg bond orders (BO) and the elongation of the bonds (O? Y and O? X) in the transition structures. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Quantum Chem, 2007     

Ion–Molecule Reactions of “Rollover” Cyclometalated [Pt(bipy−H)]+ (bipy=2,2′‐bipyridine) with Dimethyl Ether in Comparison with Dimethyl Sulfide: An Experimental/Computational Study

The ion–molecule reactions of dimethyl ether with cyclometalated [Pt(bipy?H)]⁺ were investigated in gas‐phase experiments, complemented by DFT methods, and compared with the previously reported ion–molecule reactions with its sulfur analogue. The initial step corresponds in both cases to a platinum‐mediated transfer of a hydrogen atom from the ether to the (bipy?H) ligand, and three‐membered oxygen‐ and sulfur‐containing metallacycles serve as key intermediates. Oxidative C? C bond coupling (“dehydrosulfurization”), which dominates the gas‐phase ion chemistry of the [Pt(bipy?H)]⁺ ion with dimethyl sulfide, is practically absent for dimethyl ether. The competition in the formation of C₂H₄ and CH₂X (X=O, S) in the reactions of [Pt(bipy?H)]⁺ with (CH₃)₂X (X=O, S) as well as the extensive H/D exchange observed in the [Pt(bipy?H)]⁺/(CH₃)₂O system are explained in terms of the corresponding potential‐energy surfaces.     

Theoretical investigation on identical anionic halide‐exchange SN2 reaction processes on N‐haloammonium cation NH3X+ (X = F,Cl, Br,and I)

CCSD(T) calculations have been used for identically nucleophilic substitution reactions on N‐haloammonium cation, X^? + NH₃X⁺ (X = F, Cl, Br, and I), with comparison of classic anionic S_N2 reactions, X^? + CH₃X. The described S_N2 reactions are characterized to a double curve potential, and separated charged reactants proceed to form transition state through a stronger complexation and a charge neutralization process. For title reactions X^? + NH₃X⁺, charge distributions, geometries, energy barriers, and their correlations have been investigated. Central barriers ΔE for X^? + NH₃X⁺ are found to be lower and lie within a relatively narrow range, decreasing in the following order: Cl (21.1 kJ/mol) > F (19.7 kJ/mol) > Br (10.9 kJ/mol) > I (9.1 kJ/mol). The overall barriers ΔE relative to the reactants are negative for all halogens: ?626.0 kJ/mol (F), ?494.1 kJ/mol (Cl), ?484.9 kJ/mol (Br), and ?458.5 kJ/mol (I). Stability energies of the ion–ion complexes ΔE_comp decrease in the order F (645.6 kJ/mol) > Cl (515.2 kJ/mol) > Br (495.8 kJ/mol) > I (467.6 kJ/mol), and are found to correlate well with halogen Mulliken electronegativities (R² = 0.972) and proton affinity of halogen anions X^? (R² = 0.996). Based on polarizable continuum model, solvent effects have investigated, which indicates solvents, especially polar and protic solvents lower the complexation energy dramatically, due to dually solvated reactant ions, and even character of double well potential in reactions X^? + CH₃X has disappeared. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Quantum Chem, 2011     

Synthesis,characterization, and structures of 1-(9-Fluorenyl)-germatrane and 1-(Phenylacetylenyl)germatrane

Syntheses of the title compounds, viz. N(CH₂CH₂O)₃GeY ( 2 Y?Fluorenyl; 4 Y?PhC?C) by the reaction of X₃GeY ( 1 Y?Fluorenyl, X?Br; 5 Y?PhC?C, X?Cl) with N(CH₂CH₂OSnR₃)₃ ( 3 R?Et; 6 R?Bu) are reported including the preparation of the new compound 1 . Identity and structures were established by elemental analyses, ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy. 2 and 4 were characterized by mass spectrometry. Single crystal structures of 1 , 2 and 4 were determined by X-ray diffraction methods.     

Diborheterocyclen: Oxadiborolan – Oxadiborinan – Diazadiborinan

Diboron Heterocyclic Compounds: Oxadiborolane – Oxadiborinane – Diazadiborinane The diboryl compounds R(Cl)B(CH₂)_nB(Cl)R (R ? Cl or CH₃; n = 2, 3) and the silylated or stannylated starting materials [(CH₃)₃Y]₂X (Y ? Si or Sn; X ? S, NCH₃, O, NCH₃? NCH₃) were used for (5+1)- and (4+2)-cyclocondensation reactions. Dimethylether was an additional starting molecule. While no thiadiborinanes could be isolated, the nitrogen or oxygen containing heterocycles were formed in varying yields. Synthesis and properties of these compounds are described.     

Theoretical investigation of ion pair SN2 reactions of alkali isothiocyanates with alkyl halides. Part 1. Reaction of lithium isothiocyanate and methyl fluoride with inversion mechanism

The gas‐phase ionic S_N2 reactions NCS^‐ + CH₃F and ion pair S_N2 reaction LiNCS + CH₃F with inversion mechanism were investigated at the level of MP2(full)/6‐311+G**//HF/6‐311+G**. Both of them involve the reactants complex, inversion transition state, and products complex. There are two possible reaction pathways in the ionic S_N2 reaction but four reaction pathways in the ion pair S_N2 reaction. Our results indicate that the introduction of lithium significantly lower the reaction barrier and make the ion pair displacement reaction more facile. For both ionic and ion pair reaction, methyl thiocyanate is predicted to be the major product, but the latter is more selective. More‐stable methyl isothiocyanate can be prepared by thermal rearrangement of methyl thiocyanate. The theoretical predictions are consistent with the known experimental results. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Quantum Chem, 2005     

Umsetzung von 2-Dimethylamino-(1,3,2)-diox-, oxathi- und dithi-arsolanen mit Alkoholen und Thiolen

Reaction of 2-Dimethylamino-(1,3,2)-diox-, oxathi-, and dithi-arsolanes with Alcohols or Thiols The reactions of 2-dimethylamino-(l, 3,2)-diox-, oxathi- and dithi-arsolanes (CH₂)₂XYAs? N(CH₃)₂ (X = Y = O or S; X = S, Y = O) with alcohols and thiols yield by cleavage of the As? N bond in the formation of alkoxy and alkylmercaptoarsolanes (CH₂)₂XYAs? ZR (X = Y = Z = O or S; X = Y: O, Z = S; X = Y = S, Z = O; X = S, Y = O, Z = O or S), respectively. Some of these arsolanes are not stable but rearrange under formation of 1,2-Bis-(arsolanyl)ethane and arsinous acid esters.     

A gas-phase anionic analog of the wittig reaction. An ion cyclotron resonance study of the gas-phase ion chemistry of silyl carbanions

Gas-phase ion–molecule reactions of a variety of fluorosilyl carbanions with compounds containing double bonds to oxygen, X?O, have been examined using pulsed ion cyclotron resonance spectroscopy. The predominant reaction channel observed for species not containing acidic hydrogens is a Wittig-like process involving Si? O bond formation and elimination of X?CH₂ species. The gas-phase acidity of F₃Si(CH₃) has been determined and those of F₂Si(CH₃)₂ and FSi(CH₃)₃ have been estimated. From the fluoride transfer reactions of F₃SiCH₂^? the fluoride affinity of F₂Si?CH₂ has been estimated and limits on the π bond strength in this silaethene obtained. Potential analytical applications of the Wittig reactivity have been discussed.     

On the Effect of Tether Composition on cis/trans Selectivity in Intramolecular Diels–Alder Reactions

Intramolecular Diels–Alder (IMDA) transition structures (TSs) and energies have been computed at the B3LYP/6‐31+G(d) and CBS‐QB3 levels of theory for a series of 1,3,8‐nonatrienes, H₂C?CH? CH?CH? CH₂? X? Z? CH?CH₂ [? X? Z? =? CH₂? CH₂? ( 1 ); ? O? C(?O)? ( 2 ); ? CH₂? C(?O)? ( 3 ); ? O? CH₂? ( 4 ); ? NH? C(?O)? ( 5 ); ? S? C(?O)? ( 6 ); ? O? C(?S)? ( 7 ); ? NH? C(?S)? ( 8 ); ? S? C(?S)? ( 9 )]. For each system studied ( 1 – 9 ), cis‐ and trans‐TS isomers, corresponding, respectively, to endo‐ and exo‐positioning of the ? C? X? Z? tether with respect to the diene, have been located and their relative energies (E_rel^TS) employed to predict the cis/trans IMDA product ratio. Although the E_rel^TS values are modest (typically <3 kJ mol^?1), they follow a clear and systematic trend. Specifically, as the electronegativity of the tether group X is reduced (X?O→NH or S), the IMDA cis stereoselectivity diminishes. The predicted stereochemical reaction preferences are explained in terms of two opposing effects operating in the cis‐TS, namely (1) unfavorable torsional (eclipsing) strain about the C4? C5 bond, that is caused by the ? C? X? C(?Y)? group’s strong tendency to maintain local planarity; and (2) attractive electrostatic and secondary orbital interactions between the endo‐(thio)carbonyl group, C?Y, and the diene. The former interaction predominates when X is weakly electronegative (X?N, S), while the latter is dominant when X is more strongly electronegative (X?O), or a methylene group (X?CH₂) which increases tether flexibility. These predictions hold up to experimental scrutiny, with synthetic IMDA reactions of 1 , 2 , 3 , and 4 (published work) and 5 , 6 , and 8 (this work) delivering ratios close to those calculated. The reactions of thiolacrylate 5 and thioamide 8 represent the first examples of IMDA reactions with tethers of these types. Our results point to strategies for designing tethers, which lead to improved cis/trans‐selectivities in IMDAs that are normally only weakly selective. Experimental verification of the validity of this claim comes in the form of fumaramide 14 , which undergoes a more trans‐selective IMDA reaction than the corresponding ester tethered precursor 13 .     

FTIR spectroscopic study of the Cl- and Br-atom initiated oxidation of ethene

The reaction mechanism of the halogen (Cl and Br)-atom initiated oxidation of C₂H₄ was studied using the long path FTIR spectroscopic method in 700 torr of air at 296 ± 2 K. Among the major halogen-containing products were X? CH₂CHO, X? CH₂CH₂OH, and X? CH₂CH₂OOH (X = Cl or Br) which were shown to be formed via the self-reaction of the X? CH₂CH₂OO radicals, i.e., 2X? CH₂CH₂OO → 2X? CH₂CH₂O + O₂; (a) 2X? CH₂CH₂OO → X? CH₂CHO + X? CH₂CH₂OH + O₂ and (b) followed by X? CH₂CH₂O + O₂ → X? CH₂CHO + HO₂ and X? CH₂CH₂OO + HO₂ → X? CH₂CH₂OOH + O₂. From the observed yields of X? CH₂CHO and X? CH₂CH₂OH the branching ratios for reactions (a) and (b) were determined to be k_a/k_b = 1.35 ± 0.07(2σ) for both X = Cl and Br. In addition, the O₂-dependence of the rate constant for the Br + C₂H₄ reaction was determined by the relative rate technique as a function of O₂ partial pressure from 140 to 700 torr at 700 torr total pressure of N₂/O₂ diluent. Rate constants for the reactions of Cl-atoms with Cl-CH₂CHO and Br-atoms with Br-CH₂CHO were also determined to be [4.3 ± 0.2(2sigma;)] × 10^?11 and less than or equal to [1.83 ± 0.11(2σ)] × 10^?13 cm³ molecule^?1 s^?1, respectively.     

Theoretical study on the substitution and insertion reactions of silylenoid H2SiLiF with CH3XHn−1 (X = F, Cl, Br, O, N; n = 1, 1, 1, 2, 3)

The substitution and insertion reactions of H₂SiLiF (A) with CH₃XH_n−1 (X = F, Cl, Br, O, N; n = 1, 1, 1, 2, 3) have been studied using density functional theory. The results indicate that the substitution reactions of A with CH₃XH_n−1 proceed via two reaction paths, I and II, forming the same product H₂SiFCH₃. The insertion reactions of A with CH₃XH_n−1 form H₂SiXH_n−1CH₃. The following conclusions emerge from this work. (i) The substitution reactions of A with CH₃XH_n−1 occur in a concerted manner. The substitution barriers of A with CH₃XH_n−1 for both pathways decrease with the increase of the atomic number of the element X for the same family systems or for the same row systems. Path I is more favorable than path II. (ii) A inserts into a C-X bond via a concerted manner, and the reaction barriers increase for the same-row element X from right to left in the periodic table, whereas change very little for the systems of the same-family element X. (iii) The substitution reactions occur more readily than the insertion reactions for A with CH₃XH_n−1 systems. (iv) All substitution and insertion reactions of A with CH₃XH_n−1 are exothermic. (v) In solvents, the substitution reaction process of A with CH₃XH_n−1 is similar to that in vacuum. The barrier heights in solvents increase in the order CH₃F < CH₃Cl < CH₃Br < CH₃OH < CH₃NH₂. The solvent polarity has little effects on the substitution barriers. The calculations are in agreement with experiments.     

Kinetic Parameters for Direct Atomic Substitution Reactions

Experimental data (the rate constants and activation energies) for seven reactions of direct substitution of one atom for another D + CH₃R CH₂DR + H, D + NH₃ DNH₂ + H, D + H₂O HOD + H, F + CH₃X CH₃F + X (X = F, Cl, Br, and I) involving atoms D and F and molecules C₂H₆, H₂O, NH₃, CH₃F, CH₃Cl, CH₃Br, and CH₃I are analyzed using the parabolic model of a bimolecular radical reaction. The activation energies for the thermally neutral analogs of these substitution reactions are calculated. Atomic substitution involving deuterium atoms has a lower activation energy of a thermally neutral reaction than radical abstraction or substitution.     

Reaction Mechanism of the Hydrogermylation/Hydrostannylation of Unactivated Alkenes with Two‐Coordinate EII Hydrides (E=Ge,Sn): A Theoretical Study

Quantum chemical calculations using density functional theory with the TPSS+D3(BJ) and M06‐2X+D3(ABC) functionals have been carried out to understand the mechanisms of catalyst‐free hydrogermylation/hydrostannylation reactions between the two‐coordinate hydrido‐tetrylenes :E(H)(L⁺) (E=Ge or Sn, L⁺=N(Ar⁺)(SiiPr₃); Ar⁺=C₆H₂{C(H)Ph₂}₂iPr‐2,6,4) and a range of unactivated terminal (C₂H₃R, R=H, Ph, or tBu) and cyclic [(CH)₂(CH₂)₂(CH₂)_n, n=1, 2, or 4] alkenes. The calculations suggest that the addition reactions of the germylenes and stannylenes to the cyclic and acyclic alkenes occur as one‐step processes through formal [2+2] addition of the E?H fragment across the C?C π bond. The reactions have moderate barriers and are weakly exergonic. The steric bulk of the tetrylene amido groups has little influence on the activation barriers and on the reaction energies of the anti‐Markovnikov pathway, but the Markovnikov addition is clearly disfavored by the size of the substituents. The addition of the tetrylenes to the cyclic alkenes is less exergonic than the addition to the terminal alkenes, which agrees with the experimentally observed reversibility of the former reactions. The hydrogermylation reactions have lower activation energies and are more exergonic than the stannylene addition. An energy decomposition analysis of the transition state for the hydrogermylation of cyclohexene shows that the reaction takes place with simultaneous formation of the Ge?C and (Ge)H?C′ bonds. The dominant orbitals of the germylene are the σ‐type lone pair MO of Ge, which serves as a donor orbital, and the vacant p(π) MO of Ge, which acts as acceptor orbital for the π* and π MOs of the olefin. Inspection of the transition states of some selected reactions suggests that the differences between the activation energies come from a delicate balance between the deformation energies of the interacting species and their interaction energies.     

2-Methylarsino-ethanol

2-Methylarsino-ethanol Synthesis and reactions of 2-methylarsino-ethanol MeAs(H)? CH₂CH₂? OH are described. These reactions result in the formation of bifunctional arsanes of the general formula MeAs(CH₂CH₂? X)₂ and MeAs(CH₂CH₂? X)CH₂CH₂? Y, respectively, with different groups X and Y.     

Theoretical study of the effect of coordinating solvent on ion pair SN2 reactions: the role of unsymmetrical transition structures

Computations are reported at the HF/6-31+g* level for ion pair SN2 reactions of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, and allyl halides with LiX.E, LiX.2E, and LiX.3E (X = F, Cl, Br; E = dimethyl ether as a model for THF). Some calculations were also done at the MP2, B3LYP, and mPW1PW91 levels. In addition to normal SN2-type (type I) transition structures (TSs), novel unsymmetrical TSs were found in which the Li is coordinated to a single halide. With LiX.2E, such structures are already competitive with the type I structures, and with LiX.3E, only the type II structures were found. With incorporation of dielectric solvation, the type II structures are relatively even more stable. The results suggest that such structures are better models for ion pair displacement reactions in ethereal solvents.     

Dramatic substituent effects on the mechanisms of nucleophilic attack on Se—S bridges

The reactions of XSeSX, XSeSY, and YSeSX (X, Y = CH₃, NH₂, OH, F) with F^? and CN^? nucleophiles have been investigated by means of B3PW91/6‐311+G(2df,p) and G4 calculations. In systems where the two substituents are not identical (XSeSY), the more stable of the two possible isomers corresponds to those in which the most electronegative substituent is attached to Se. Nucleophilic attack takes place at Se, independent of the nature of the nucleophile, with the only exception being XSeSF (X = CH₃, NH₂, OH), in which case the attack occurs at S. In agreement with recent results for disulfide and diselenide linkages, the mechanisms leading to Se—S bond cleavage are not always the more favorable ones because for highly electronegative substituents the most favorable process is fission of the chalcogen‐substituent bond. These dissimilarities in the observed reactivity pattern as a function of the electronegativity of the substituents are due to the fact that the σ‐type Se—S antibonding orbital, which for low‐electronegative substituents is the lowest unnoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO), becomes strongly destabilized when the electronegativity of the substituent increases, and is replaced by an antibonding π‐type Se‐X (or S‐X) orbital. In contrast, however, with what has been found for disulfide and diselenide derivatives, the observed reactivity does not change with the nature of the nucleophile. The activation strain model provides interesting insight into these processes, showing that in most cases the activation barriers are the consequence of subtle differences in the strain or in the interaction energies. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

A G2(+) level investigation of the gas-phase non-identity S<Subscript>N</Subscript>2 reactions of halides with halodimethylamine

The gas-phase non-identity S(N)2 reactions on nitrogen Y(-) + NMe(2)X --> NMe(2)Y + X(-) (Y, X = F, Cl, Br, and I) were evaluated at the G2(+) level. The reactions are exothermic only when the nucleophile is the lighter halide. The complexation enthalpies for complexes Y(-) em leader Me(2)NX are found to correlate with electronegativity of X. Both central and overall barriers can be interpreted with the aid of Marcus equation. Kinetic and thermodynamic investigations predict that the nucleophilicity of X(-) decreases in the order: F(-) > Cl(-) > Br(-) > I(-) and the leaving-group ability increases in the order: F < Cl < Br < I.