Standard bond lengths for use in ab initio molecular orbital calculations

Standard bond lengths are proposed for a wide variety of bond lengths involving first row elements. These were obtained as average values from a large number of calculations made at the ab initio molecular orbital 4-31G level with geometry optimization. It is shown that these are generally in good agreement with accurate experimental values, where available.     

Relationship between force constants and bond lengths for CX (X = C, Si, Ge, N, P, As, O, S, Se, F, Cl and Br) single and multiple bonds: formulation of Badger's rule for universal use

Geometries and harmonic vibrational wave numbers were calculated on a series of simple compounds that contain the atoms of elements in the groups 14-17 by density functional theory at the B3LYP/6-311++G(3df,2pd) level. The calculated wave numbers agree well with the observed harmonic wave numbers with substantially the same accuracy for the compounds of the different groups. The stretching force constants of the CX (X = C, Si, Ge, N, P, As, O, S, Se, F, Cl and Br) single and multiple bonds were obtained. The CX stretching force constants increase with a decrease of the bond lengths as the element X in the same period goes from left to right in the periodic table. The individual intrinsic properties of the CX bonds are lost gradually with increasing the period of the element X. The unified interpretation of Badger's rule has enabled the formulation of a common equation for universal use f = 2.8 R(-3) to relate the force constants f (10(2) N m(-1)) and the reduced bond lengths R (10(-10) m).     

Aktivierungsanalytische Untersuchungen an Standardisiertem Harnstoff,Kaliumbiphthalat und Calciumcarbonat

The trace element contents of three clinical Standard Reference Materials of the National Bureau of Standards were estimated. All the three materials—UREA SRM 912, acid potassiumphthalate SRM 84h, and calciumcarbonate SRM 915 were analyzed first qualitatively, followed by quantitative operations. INAA as well as wet-chemical methods were applied.      

Thermochemical properties of tert-butyl and cumyl derivatives of peroxide compounds

Standard enthalpies of combustion, formation, and vaporization (sublimation) of five organic peroxides have been determined according to calorimetry. Influence of the nature of substituents on the energy of peroxide bond has been established.     

Chemical bonding and elastic properties of Ti3AC2 phases (A = Si,Ge, and Sn): A first-principle study

The chemical bonding and elastic properties as well as the effect of atomic radii for A element in the Ti₃AC₂ phases (A = Si, Ge, and Sn) were studied by ab initio total energy calculations using plane-wave pseudopotential method based on DFT. The atomic radii of A element has a weak effect on the electronic structure. However, the bond stiffness was quantitatively examined, which shows that the bond stiffness is affected by the atomic radii of A element. The calculated results including lattice constants, internal coordinate, elastic modulus, sound velocity, and Debye temperature agree with experimental values very well. With the increase of atomic radii of A element from Si, Ge to Sn, the cohesive energy and elastic moduli as well as Debye temperature decrease, but the elastic anisotropy increases. This is related to the change of bond stiffness. It can be predicted that the fracture toughness of Ti₃SnC₂ would be comparable with that of Ti₃SiC₂ and Ti₃GeC₂.     

Recent Progress in the Transition-Metal-Catalyzed Activation of Si−Si Bonds To Form C−Si Bonds

Disilanes possessing a Si−Si bond are unique element–element species. Transition-metal-catalyzed activation of the Si−Si bond allows many useful transformations that generate diverse organosilanes. This Minireview highlights impressive developments in this field over the past decade, with an emphasis on the formation of vinyl-, aryl-, and acylsilanes by C(sp²)−Si bond formation as well as the formation of allyl- and alkylsilanes by C(sp³)−Si bond formation.     

Silicon,germanium, tin and lead analogues of acetylenes

Recent experimental results which have described the characterization of the first, stable heavier group 14 element analogues of acetylenes are outlined. It is shown that the use of large terphenyl substituents allows the isolation of transition metal-heavier group 14 element complexes that can achieve essential triple bonding by a three-fold orbital interaction between the transition metal and group 14 moiety. On the other hand the alkyne analogues RMMR (R = Ge, Sn or Pb) display increasing distortions from linearity to trans-bent geometry due to the accumulation of non-bonding electron density at the group 14 element. The non-bonding electron density comes at the expense of electron density in the bonding region between the group 14 elements. Accordingly the bond orders are decreased to values that are near double for the germanium and tin derivatives and single for the lead compound.     

Synthesis, structure, and magnetism of an f element nitrosyl complex, (C5Me4H)3UNO

(C(5)Me(4)H)(3)U, 1, reacts with 1 equiv of NO to form the first f element nitrosyl complex (C(5)Me(4)H)(3)UNO, 2. X-ray crystallography revealed a 180° U-N-O bond angle, typical for (NO)(1+) complexes. However, 2 has a 1.231(5) ? N═O distance in the range for (NO)(1-) complexes and a short 2.013(4) ? U-N bond like the U═N bond of uranium imido complexes. Structural, spectroscopic, and magnetic data as well as DFT calculations suggest that reduction of NO by U(3+) has occurred to form a U(4+) complex of (NO)(1-) that has π interactions between uranium 5f orbitals and NO π* orbitals. These bonding interactions account for the linear geometry and short U-N bond. The complex displays temperature-independent paramagnetism with a magnetic moment of 1.36 μ(B) at room temperature. Complex 2 reacts with Al(2)Me(6) to form the adduct (C(5)Me(4)H)(3)UNO(AlMe(3)), 3.     

An N-heterocyclic carbene adduct of diatomic tin, :Sn[double bond, length as m-dash]Sn:

Reduction of an N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) adduct of SnCl(2), viz. [(IPr)SnCl(2)] (IPr = :C{N(Dip)C(H)}(2); Dip = 2,6-diisopropylphenyl), with a magnesium(i) dimer, has afforded the first NHC complex of a row 5 element in its diatomic form, [(IPr)Sn[double bond, length as m-dash]Sn(IPr)]; a computational analysis of the complex indicates that it comprises a singlet state, doubly bonded tin(0) fragment, :Sn[double bond, length as m-dash]Sn:, datively bonded by two NHC ligands.     

A Two‐Coordinate Cobalt(II) Imido Complex with NHC Ligation: Synthesis,Structure, and Reactivity

The synthesis, structural characterization, and reactivity of the first two‐coordinate cobalt complex featuring a metal–element multiple bond [(IPr)Co(NDmp)] ( 4 ; IPr=1,3‐bis(2′,6′‐diisopropylphenyl)imidazole‐2‐ylidene; Dmp=2,6‐dimesitylphenyl) is reported. Complex 4 was prepared from the reaction of [(IPr)Co(η²‐vtms)₂] (vtms=vinyltrimethylsilane) with DmpN₃. An X‐ray diffraction study revealed its linear C Co N core and a short Co N distance (1.691(6) Å). Spectroscopic characterization and calculation studies indicated the high‐spin nature of 4 and the multiple‐bond character of the Co N bond. Complex 4 effected group‐transfer reactions to CO and ethylene to form isocyanide and imine, respectively. It also facilitated E H (E=C, Si) σ‐bond activation of terminal alkyne and hydrosilanes to produce the corresponding cobalt(II) alkynyl and cobalt(II) hydride complexes as 1,2‐addition products.     

A Two‐Coordinate Cobalt(II) Imido Complex with NHC Ligation: Synthesis,Structure, and Reactivity

The synthesis, structural characterization, and reactivity of the first two‐coordinate cobalt complex featuring a metal–element multiple bond [(IPr)Co(NDmp)] ( 4 ; IPr=1,3‐bis(2′,6′‐diisopropylphenyl)imidazole‐2‐ylidene; Dmp=2,6‐dimesitylphenyl) is reported. Complex 4 was prepared from the reaction of [(IPr)Co(η²‐vtms)₂] (vtms=vinyltrimethylsilane) with DmpN₃. An X‐ray diffraction study revealed its linear C? Co? N core and a short Co? N distance (1.691(6) Å). Spectroscopic characterization and calculation studies indicated the high‐spin nature of 4 and the multiple‐bond character of the Co? N bond. Complex 4 effected group‐transfer reactions to CO and ethylene to form isocyanide and imine, respectively. It also facilitated E? H (E=C, Si) σ‐bond activation of terminal alkyne and hydrosilanes to produce the corresponding cobalt(II) alkynyl and cobalt(II) hydride complexes as 1,2‐addition products.     

Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry coupled with pseudo-Sadtler retention indices, for the identification of components in the essential oil of Curcuma longa L.

Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry was applied to the cyclohexane extract of Curcuma longa L. The chromatographic conditions generated retention indices very close i.e., greater than 99.9%, to those reported for structures in the Sadtler Standard Gas Chromatography Retention Index Library. In addition to the extensively reported sesquiterpene ketones, this essential oil extract contained a series of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Wiley mass spectra library matching for the free fatty acids, their trimethylsilyl esters and methyl esters narrowed their identity down to a few candidates. Combining this information with the retention indices of the fatty acid methyl esters in the Sadtler library allowed the identification of some of the double bond positions.     

稀土金属有机化学的一个前沿领域:稀土卡宾化学

在过渡金属有机化学中,含过渡金属-主族元素(C,N,P)双键的卡宾配合物化学具有重要地位.它不仅对人们理解过渡金属和主族元素的成键理论很重要,而且这类配合物具有一些很好的、以及特征性的反应和催化性能.在过去的30年中,人们在含稀土金属-主族元素(C,N,P)单键的稀土金属烷基、胺基配合物以及膦基配合物化学研究上取得了很好的进展.稀土卡宾配合物化学是相关研究工作者接下来需要和渴望开拓的一个重要领域.人们在这一方面进行了积极的探索,合成得到了一些稀土桥联卡宾配合物和稀土卡宾配合物的模拟物.虽然它们离稀土金属-主族元素双键的稀土末端卡宾配合物有差距,但可以为稀土末端卡宾配合物的研究提供一些线索.本论文论述了这方面的研究成果,以及最近在稀土末端氮卡宾配合物上的一个突破.     

Palladium-catalyzed activation of E-E and C-E bonds in diaryl dichalcogenides (E = S,Se) under microwave irradiation conditions

The first example of palladium-catalyzed stereoselective addition of diphenyl disulfide and diphenyl diselenide to the triple bond of terminal alkynes under microwave irradiation conditions is described. It was found that both the element—element (E-E) and carbon—element bonds can be activated in the catalytic system studied. The products of both reactions were isolated in quantitative yields. According to quantum-chemical calculations, the reaction mechanism involves the oxidative addition of the E-E bond to Pd⁰. Depending on the microwave power and reaction conditions, the next stage is either the reaction with alkyne or the carbon—element bond activation. The product of the oxidative addition of Ph₂Se₂ to Pd⁰, namely, dinuclear complex [Pd₂(SePh)₄(PPh_{3 2}], was detected by ³¹P{¹H}NMR spectroscopy directly in the Ph₂Se₂/PPh₃ melt formed under microwave irradiation conditions.__________Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 3, pp. 569–580, March, 2005.     

Structural studies of metabolic products of dopamine. IV. Crystal and molecular structure of (-)-noradrenaline.

The crystal structure of (-)-noradrenaline has been determined by X-ray methods, using 1000 observed reflections collected by counter diffractometer techniques. The crystals are orthorhombic, space group P212121, with a=8.611(2), B=6.138(2), And c=14.912(4) A. Least-squares refinements yielded a conventional R-factor of 0.036. Standard deviations in bond lengths are 0.003 A and in bond angles 0.2 degrees. The crystal structure of (-)-noradrenaline corresponds closely to that of (-)-adrenaline in molecular geometry, conformation, and arrangement in the crystals. The results of the structure investigations are discussed in relation to the biological activity of these biogenic amines.     

Structural studies of metabolic products of dopamine. III. Crystal and molecular structure of (--)-adrenaline.

The crystal structure of (--)-adrenaline has been determined by X-ray methods, using 831 observed reflections collected by counter methods. The crystals are monoclinic, space group P2-1 with a=7.873(2), b=6.790(2), c=8.638(2) A and beta=98.01(2) degrees. Least-squares refinements yielded a conventional R-factor of 0.053. Standard deviations in bond lengths are 0.005-0.006 A and in bond lengths aree 0.005-0.006 A and in bond angles 0.4 degrees. The adrenaline molecules were found to exist as zwitterions in the crystals. The conformation of the adrenaline molecule corresponds closely to that usually encountered among the salts of the sympathomimetic amines. The crystals consist of molecular double layers parallel to (100). The molecules within a layer are linked through hydrogen bonds of the types N--H...O and O--H...O, whereas the layers are connected by van der Waals interactions.     

Intermetallic compounds of the heaviest elements and their homologs: the electronic structure and bonding of MM', where M=Ge, Sn, Pb, and element 114, and M'=Ni, Pd, Pt, Cu, Ag, Au, Sn, Pb, and element 114

Fully relativistic (four-component) density-functional theory calculations were performed for intermetallic dimers MM', where M=Ge, Sn, Pb, and element 114, and MM'=group 10 elements (Ni, Pd, and Pt) and group 11 elements (Cu, Ag, and Au). PbM and 114M, where M are group 14 elements, were also considered. The results have shown that trends in spectroscopic properties-atomization energies D(e), vibrational frequencies omega(e), and bond lengths R(e), as a function of MM', are similar for compounds of Ge, Sn, Pb, and element 114, except for D(e) of PbNi and 114Ni. They were shown to be determined by trends in the energies and space distribution of the valence ns(MM')atomic orbitals (AOs). According to the results, element 114 should form the weakest bonding with Ni and Ag, while the strongest with Pt due to the largest involvement of the 5d(Pt) AOs. In turn, trends in the spectroscopic properties of MM' as a function of M were shown to be determined by the behavior of the np(1/2)(M) AOs. Overall, D(e) of the element 114 dimers are about 1 eV smaller and R(e) are about 0.2 a.u. larger than those of the corresponding Pb compounds. Such a decrease in bonding of the element 114 dimers is caused by the large SO splitting of the 7p orbitals and a decreasing contribution of the relativistically stabilized 7p(1/2)(114) AO. On the basis of the calculated D(e) for the dimers, adsorption enthalpies of element 114 on the corresponding metal surfaces were estimated: They were shown to be about 100-150 kJ/mol smaller than those of Pb.     

Mass spectra of some triaryl derivatives of the group V elements,P, As,Sb and Bi

Triphenyl and tri-o-, m- and p-tolyl compounds of the elements P, As, Sb and Bi have been studied as well as tri-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)phosphine. The m- and p-tolyl isomers show very similar behaviour and differ significantly from the o-derivatives. The differences can be largely attributed to steric effects in the o-isomers. Major fragmentation pathways to Group V element (Mt)-containing ions involve Mt? C and C? H, and from the tolyl compounds C? C bond cleavages. Throughout this paper the symbol Mt is used to refer to the Group V element.     

电子自旋、微观可区分性及化学键

本文从分析电子自旋磁矩 (磁极 )的空间性质入手,讨论了电子的可区分性。通过讨论2个电子自旋组态的 8种形式,其中,包括 4种磁极吸引的耦合态、4种磁矩排斥的非耦合态,同理,电子轨旋运动也存在 4种耦合态。自旋耦合、轨旋全耦合需要 8个电子,所以元素周期性为 8音律。磁矩耦合是形成化学键的第一要求,第二才是异核吸引作用 ;化学键的广义表达语言应该是:化学键只能由磁矩耦合的电子组成。对电子的波粒二象性和测不准原理进行了新的理论解释,并讨论了波粒二象性和测不准现象的物理模型。该模型与电子的微观可区分性相一致。