The vibrational spectra of perfluoro- and perchlorobutatriene

Raman data are reported for gas, liquid and solid perfluorobutatriene, F₂CCCCF₂, and infrared data for gas and solid. They show clearly that the molecule has the expected planar structure of D_2h symmetry. With the aid of Raman depolarization ratios and infrared band contours, twelve of the seventeen spectroscopically-active fundamentals can be assigned with assurance. Frequencies are suggested for the remaining five modes.Data for perchlorobutatriene are limited to the solid state except for some depolarization measurements in solution. Again only D_2h symmetry is acceptable. About half the fundamentals can be assigned with confidence.     

The infrared and Raman spectra of pyromellitic dianhydride

The infrared and Raman spectra of solid state samples of pyromellitic dianhydride have been measured. The infrared—Raman mutual exclusion rule has been observed and the frequencies have been tentatively assigned on the basis of D_2h symmetry. The values of the CO and skeletal ring stretching frequencies have been interpreted in terms of a conjugated π-system.     

Vibrational spectra of the trans-trans and trans-cis conformers of dimethyl fumarate

Infrared and Raman spectra of dimethyl fumarate (DMFU) have been recorded in the temperature range 12–390 K. The solid state spectra are consistent with the trans-trans conformation. However, in the liquid phase (melt or solution in CCl₄) and in the vapour phase, additional infrared and Raman bands were observed due to the presence of the trans-cis conformer. For the trans-trans conformer the observed spectra have been assigned on the basis of a C_2h molecular symmetry. A normal coordinate analysis of trans-trans DMFU has been carried out using a modified Urey- Bradley force field to assist in the assignment. Observed frequencies for the trans-cis conformer have been assigned on the basis of a structure of C_s symmetry.     

The conformation and vibrational spectra of 1,5-hexadiene-3-yne (divinylacetylene) and perchloro-1,5-hexadiene-3-yne (perchlorodivinylacetylene)

Infrared spectra of 1,5-hexadiene-S-yne (divinylacetylene) have been recorded in the vapour phase, in solution and in the amorphous and crystalline solid states at 90 K in the region 4000–4020 cm^?1. Correspondingly, IR spectra ofperchloro-1,5-hexadiene-3-yne (perchlorodivinylacetylene) as a melt, as a solute in various solvents and as a solid at 90 K have been obtained. Raman spectra of the two compounds were recorded in the liquid (molten) state including polarization measurements, and as crystalline solids at 90 K.The spectral data indicate that each compound exists as one conformer only in the various states of aggregation. In divinylacetylene the molecular symmetry appears to be anti (C_2h) while for perchlorodivinylacetylene the symmetry is either C_2v (syn) or C₂ (gauche). Vibrational assignments for the spectra of both molecules are presented and the values are compared with the results of normal coordinate analyses.     

Vibrational spectrum and conformation of cyclopropyldichloroborane

The infrared (3500-40 cm^?1) and Raman spectra (3200-0 cm^?1) have been recorded for cyclopropyldichloroborane in both the gaseous and solid states. Additionally, the Raman spectrum of the liquid was recorded and qualitative depolarization values obtained. Only one conformation has been found in all three physical states and, on the basis of the polarized nature of the Raman band assigned as the BCl₂ antisymmetric stretch, this conformer has been identified as being the bisected structure with C_s molecular symmetry. A complete vibrational assignment is proposed based on Raman depolarization data, infrared gas phase band contours, and group frequencies. These results are compared with the corresponding data in other organoboranes.     

Infrared matrix-isolation spectra of monomeric oxalic acid

Infrared spectra of monomeric oxalic acid-h₂, -hd and -d₂ have been observed using neon matrix-isolation spectroscopy. In addition, spectra of oxalic acid-h₂, vapor were obtained using a heated absorption cell with a 10 m pathlength. All IR active fundamentals are assigned for oxalic acid-h₂, and -d₂, except the low frequency torsion. The spectra are interpreted in terms of the C_2h intramolecularly hydrogen bonded model. Two vibrational assignments are discussed; one involves a very large intensity for the v₈ + v₁₁ (COH torsion) combination band of oxalic acid-h₂. Tentative values for several Raman active fundamentals of oxalic acid-h₂ are suggested using possible combination bands. Few fundamentals of oxalic acid-hd correlating with the Raman modes of the symmetric monomers could be observed. A force constant analysis of the by secular block is presented.     

The vibrational spectra of mellitic trianhydride

The IR and Raman spectra of mellitic trianhydride have been reported in the frequency region from 2000-150 cm^?1, for the polycrystalline sample. Applying the selection rules to the CO stretching vibrations, the molecular structure of mellitic trianhydride has been discussed. The observed frequencies have been tentatively assigned considering a proposed D_3h structure.     

Vibrational spectra and analyses of MFe(CO)4 (M = Cd,Hg)

The IR and Raman spectra of the compounds CdFe(CO)₄ and HgFe(CO)₄, are reported and assigned using C_2v, local symmetry around the iron atom; vibrational analyses of the spectra have also been carried out. The spectroscopic data obtained indicate that the compounds are probably polymers with a centre of symmetry and an octahedral configuration about the iron atom in accordance with X-ray structural results.     

Raman and infrared studies of NaLa(MoO4)2:Nd3+

The polarized Raman and i.r. (powder) spectra of 0.5 mole % neodymium doped NaLa(MoO₄)₂ have been analysed on the basis of C_4h crystal symmetry. Group theoretically predicted fundamentals have been observed. The frequencies and intensities are not altered due to doping.     

Raman spectra of gases: XIV. Hexachlorodisiloxane

The Raman spectra (50–1200 cm^?1) of gaseous, liquid, and solid (Cl₃Si)₂O have been recorded. The infrared spectra of the gas and solid have been recorded from 55–2000 cm^?1 . The spectra of the gas have been interpreted in detail on the basis of C_2v symmetry with the A₁ skeletal Si-O-Si bend assigned at 63 cm^?1. The spectra gave evidence that there are structural changes upon condensation of the gas and the Si-O-Si angle approaches linearity in the solid state. The opening of this angle is probably due to crystal packing factors.     

Vibrational spectra of solid tri-μ-carbonyl-(hexacarbonyl)di-iron(O), Fe2(CO)9

Laser Raman spectra of solid tri-μ-carbonyl(hexacarbonyl)di-iron(0), Fe₂,(CO)₉, have been recorded at 295, 100 and 15 K using a surface scanning technique to avoid sample decomposition. The data indicate that no phase change occurs throughout the temperature range studied. The room temperature IR spectrum of the solid was also investigated in the 700-350 cm^?1 region. The vibrational assignments proposed are in good agreement with the factor group predictions for the known P6_3/m (C_6h²) space group symmetry of the crystal.     

Infrared,Raman spectra and vibrational assignment of (PF2)2O

The IR spectra of gaseous and solid (PF₂)₂O has been recorded from 80 to 1200 cm^?1. The Raman spectra of gaseous, liquid and solid (PF₂)₂O have also been obtained (30–1000 cm^?1). The spectra of the fluid phases indicate the presence of at least two conformers. The spectrum of the solid phase can readily be interpreted on the basis of a single conformer possessing a symmetry lower than C_2v. A vibrational assignment is proposed for all normal modes except the PF₂ torsions. The results are compared with similar data of related compounds. There appear to be two molecules per primitive cell based upon the low-frequency Raman data.     

Vibrational spectra and structure of gaseous and solid dimethylboric anhydride

The Raman spectra of gaseous, liquid and solid dimethylboric anhydride (CH₃)₂BOB(CH₃)₂ have been recorded from 10–3500 cm^?1. The IR spectra from 4000–30 cm^?1 have also been recorded. The spectra of the gaseous phase have been interpreted in terms of C₂ symmetry implying a bent B-O-B skeleton with the B(CH₃)₂ groups twisted and consistent with a rather larger barrier to internal rotation about the B-O bonds. The spectra of the crystalline state, however, suggest that the molecular symmetry is altered upon solidification. Isotopic substitution of the oxygen atom by ¹⁸O confirmed that the B-O-B skeleton is linear in the solid state, and the spectra have been interpreted in terms of D_2h molecular symmetry.     

Vibrational spectra and conformational behavior of 1,1- diethylcyclopropane

Infrared spectra (from 4000 to 400 cm⁻¹) of solid, liquid and gaseous 1,1-diethylcyclopropane and Raman spectra of the condensed phases of this compound have been recorded. Evidence for two conformational isomers, one of which vanishes in the polycrystalline solid phase, is found in the spectral data for the liquid phase. It has been concluded that these two rotational isomers are the gauche/gauche conformers which arise when the two methyl groups are displaced in a conrotatory sense (C₂ symmetry) and a disrotatory sense (C_s symmetry) from a hypothetical cis/cis (C_2υ) structure. These conclusions are consistent with the conformational results previously obtained for ethylcyclopropane and ethyloxirane. In addition, from the variable temperature liquid phase Raman intensity measurements, the C₂ rotamer of 1,1- diethylcyclopropane has been calculated to be 1.1 ± 0.2 kcal/mole more stable than the C_s form, and is the sole conformer remaining in the solid phase. Tentative vibrational assignments, in agreement with those for related molecules, are proposed for the major spectral bands of 1,1-diethylcyclopropane.     

Surface-enhanced Raman spectra of benzene and benzene-d6 on vapor-deposited sodium

Enhanced Raman spectra have been observed from small amounts of benzene and benzene-d₆ adsorbed on vapor-deposited sodium surfaces held at 15 K. Many lines were observed which can be assigned to normally Raman-active benzene fundamentals as well as some that are normally forbidden in D_6h symmetry.     

Vibrational analysis of alkyl bromides: Part III. Branched-chain bromides: 1-bromo-3-methylbutane and 1-bromo-4-methylpentane

Liquid-state IR and Raman spectra and solid-state IR spectra were obtained for 1-bromo-3-methylbutane and 1-bromo-4-methylpentane. The butane exists as a mixture of P_C and P_H conformers in the liquid and amorphous solid, but only the P_H conformer is present in the crystalline solid. The pentane exists as a mixture of P_C,P_H, and P'_H conformers in the liquid and amorphous solid. The solid could not be made to crystallize. The observed bands are assigned to the appropriate conformers with the aid of normal coordinate calculations.     

Vibrational spectra of N-2′-methyl-propyliden-propan-2-amine: conformational analysis and influence of the nitrogen hybridization

Infrared and Raman spectra of the (CH₃)₂C^2′HC^1′HNCH(CH₃)₂ aldimine (NPP) and of two deuterated derivatives at C^1′ and C^2′ in the liquid, solid and solution phases have been recorded and assigned between 4000 and 130 cm⁻¹. NPP adopts the E configuration and two conformers at the C_sp2 and N sides are in equilibrium. Some vibrational modes are specifically assigned to the anticlinal (ac) or synperiplanar (sp) conformers at the C_sp2 side. The ac(C_sp2) form is dominant in the pure liquid whilst the sp(C_sp2) form is favoured in the solid and in chloroform. The vibrational dynamics of the isopropyl group on both sides of the CN bond are partially similar to that of the (CH₃)₂CHCHO aldehyde on the one hand and of the (CH₃)₂CHNH₂ amine on the other hand. When moving from the amine to the corresponding aldimine, changes about νNC and wCC₂ modes (at the N side) are related to electronic and geometrical effects as a consequence of the nitrogen hybridization change from sp₃ to sp₂.     

Vibrational spectra and IR dichroism of poly(tetramethyl-p-silphenylene-siloxane) and its chain structure

Raman spectra of poly(tetramethyl-p-silphenylene-siloxane) were investigated in solution with depolarization ratios and in the solid state. Polarized infrared (IR) spectra were studied on oriented polymer samples. Assignments of the vibrational bands are given and IR dichroic and Raman data are in agreement with tetragonal P4₁ space group symmetry. These data provide information on the arrangement of the Si? C₆H₄? Si groups in the unit cell. On the basis of vibrational spectra the dynamic interaction between adjacent benzene rings is negligibly small and the rings preserve their local D_2h Pseudosymmetry.     

Molecular reorientation of liquid benzene. Anisotropic Raman scattering of the CH and CD stretching modes in the deuterated molecules

The anisotropic Raman spectra of the CH and CD stretching modes in seven deuterated benzenes of D_6h, D_3h, D_2h and C_2h symmetry are reported. The reorientational linewidths are interpreted within the model of anisotropic rotational diffusion. The data are consistent with NMR relaxation studies. The study covers the temperature range between T/T_c = 0.49 and T/T_c = 0.97.     

The molecular structure of gaseous tetrafluoro-p-benzoquinone and tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone as determined by electron diffraction

The molecular structures of gaseous tetrafluoro-p-benzoquinone (p-fluoranil) and tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone (duroquinone) have been investigated by electron diffraction. Except for the methyl group hydrogen atoms, the molecules are planar to within experimental error, but small deviations from planarity are completely compatible with the data. Values for the geometrical parameters (r_adistances and r_α with parenthesized uncertainties of 2σ including estimated uncertainty in the electron wavelength and correlation effects, are as follows. Tetrafluoro-p-benzoquinone: D_2h symmetry (assumed); r(C0) = 1.211(6) Å, r(CC) = 1.339(12) Å, r(C-C) = 1.489(5') Å, r(C-F) = 1.323(5) Å, ∠C-C-C = 116.8(7)° and ∠C-C-F = 116.1(7)°. Tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone: C_2h symmetry (assumed);r(C-H) = 1.102(18) Å, r(CO) = 1.229(8) Å, r(CC) = 1.352(8) Å, r(C_sp2-C_sp2) = 1.491(11) Å, r(C_sp2-C_sp3) = 1.504(12) A, ∠C-CO-C = 120.8(8)°. ∠C-C-CH₃ = 116.1(8)°, ∠C-C-H = 110.5(34)° and α₁ = α₂ (methyl torsion = 30° (assumed).