Investigation of UV spectra of isomeric nitropyrazoles by the semiempirical AM1 (CI) method

The absorption bands in the UV spectra of isomeric nitropyrazoles were assigned by the calculations in the semiempirical AMI (CI) approximation. The long-wave absorption of nitropyrazoles is caused by π→π* and η₀→π* transitions. The charge-transfer band is the most intense. The π→π* transitions undergo a considerable bathochromic shift in the deprotonation. The first ionization potential (PI) of the 4-nitropyrazole anion was estimated from the empirical dependence of the energy of the excited π-state on PI of alkyl-substituted 4-nitropyrazoles. The PI of the 4-nitropyrazole anion is 3 eV lower than that of a neutral molecule. This is evidence for a substantial destabilization of the boundary β-orbital in the heterolytic cleavage of the N−H bond. The analysis of the UV and NMR spectra of 3(5)-nitropyrazole confirms the viewpoint that the 3-nitro tautomer predominates in solution. Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya. No. 2, pp. 310–314, February, 1997.     

New suggestion for electronic structure of the ground state of ozone

Determination of electronic structure of ozone related geometry is the main subject in this research. The proposed electronic structure must satisfy the experimental geometry, explain the excellent oxidizing properties of ozone, and can also explain the capability of additional reaction with unsaturated hydrocarbons. The potential energy surface of singlet and triplet state of ozone has been studied in order to check the correctness of the proposed structure. The proposed electronic structure of ozone is capable of explaining the oxidizing behavior of ozone in visible wavelength (daylight) 430–700 nm. For comparison, the other proposed structure of ozone in literature such as Pauling, Linnett and Weinhold has also been discussed. The main method used in this research is well-known density functional procedure, B3LYP, which takes the electron correlation aspect into consideration. The polarization and diffused functions are included in the basis set, 6-311++G**. The obtained geometry is a bent and cumulated double bond with inter-bond angle 118.42° (1.39%), and bond length 1.256 Å (1.72%). The obtained results revealed that frontier orbital theory is a proper tool for explaining the addition reaction.     

A CNDO CI study of the electronic structure and spectrum of nitrobenzene

The electronic spectrum of nitrobenzene is investigated by means of the modified CNDO method of Del Bene and Jaffé.     

A CNDO CI study of the electronic structure and spectrum of cyclopropane

The electronic states of cyclopropane were investigated using cndo ci calculations. Comparison was made between photoelectron spectra and computed ionization potentials. The structure of the ground state was investigated using localized molecular orbitals.     

Crystal structure predictions: the crystal and electronic structure of Zr1−δV1+δAs

Zr_1−δV_1+δAs is accessible via arc-melting of different mixtures of ZrAs, VAs, Zr, and V. It crystallizes in the tetragonal La₂Sb type, with a phase range of −0.43(4)?δ?0.15(1). The lattice dimensions (a=382.4(1) pm, c=1486.8(6) pm for Zr_1.43(4)V_0.57As; and a=375.77(7) pm, c=1400.2(3) pm for Zr_0.85(1)V_1.15As) strongly depend on δ because of the different sizes of the Zr and V atoms. The ZrVAs structure comprises sheets of (empty) M₆ octahedra, whose triangular faces are capped by the main group atoms Q. The sheets are interconnected via M−Q bonds to a truly three-dimensional structure. Like in the isostructural ZrTiAs, the smaller 3d M atom prefers the site in the densely packed square planes. In addition to the dominating M−As bonds, the structure comprises strong M−M bonding. Independent of the exact Zr:V ratio, Zr_1−δV_1+δAs is calculated to have three-dimensional metallic properties.     

Synthesis, crystal structure, and electronic structure of RbVSe2

RbVSe₂ has been synthesized at 773 K through the reaction of V and Se with a Rb₂Se₃ reactive flux. The compound crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group D_2h²⁴-Fddd with 16 formula units in a cell of dimensions , , and at . The structure possesses infinite one-dimensional chains of edge-sharing VSe₄ tetrahedra separated from the Rb⁺ ions. These chains distort slightly to chains. The V-V distance within these chains is 2.8362(4) Å. First-principles total energy calculations indicate that a non-magnetic configuration for the V³⁺ cations is the most stable.     

A DFT study on the electronic structure for iridium nitride under high pressure

We present density functionary theory (DFT) calculations on the structural parameters and electronic structure for iridium nitride by using the generalized gradient approximation (GGA) and the Perdew–Burke–Ernserhof (PBE) exchange-correlation functional. The lattice parameters and bulk modulus (B ₀) for the ground state are obtained, and the energy band structure and electron densities of states (DOS) of IrN₂ are presented. It is found that IrN₂ has a very close indirect energy gap. There is a strong covalent bond between the two nearest N atoms. This gives rise to a very high elastic modulus of IrN₂ and reveals the quasimolecular nature of the N₂ in IrN₂ crystal. Lattice parameters, bulk modulus, and the electronic structure of IrN₂ under high pressure have also been investigated based on DFT. The compressibility along three cell vectors is very close to each other. The band gap increases a little with the pressure even when the pressure is up to 100 Gpa.     

SCF CI PPP study of the electronic structure of bromo derivatives of isomeric 1,5-, 1,6- and 4,6-benzo[h]naphthyridines

For six isomeric bromo 1,5-, 1,6- and 4,6-benzo[h]naphthyridines (bn) 1–6 and three dibromo derivatives 7–9, the electronic structure, wave number, oscillator strength values and dipole moments have been calculated by SCF CI PPP methods, also using the HMO approximation for comparison purposes. The calculated oscillator strength and wave number values were compared with the experimental data of ultraviolet spectroscopy; also comparison of the ultraviolet spectra of 1–9 with those of unsubstituted bn has been made. Plots of the calculated and observed wave number values of the investigated compounds show good correlation.     

Synthesis, structure, and electronic study of some group VII furoyl substituted complexes

The reaction of fulvene 1 with TlOEt in THF affords [Tl{1,2-C₅H₃(COC₄H₃O)₂}] (2) in 60% yield. Treatment of 2 with [MBr(CO)₅] (M = Mn, Re) in benzene reflux gave [Mn{η⁵-1,2-C₅H₃(COC₄H₃O)₂}(CO)₃] (3A) and [Re{η⁵-1,2-C₅H₃(COC₄H₃O)₂}(CO)₃] (3B) in 61% and 66% yields, respectively. Diacyl complexes 3A and 3B were ring-closed to the pyridazine by treating with hydrazine hydrate in methanol at room temperature. Fulvene 1 and diacyl complexes 3A and 3B have been structurally characterized by X-ray crystallography. Additionally, the electronic structure of complexes 3A and 3B and their relaxed structures have been characterized with density functional calculations. Calculated vibrational frequencies are compared with the experimental characterizations.     

Ab initio study of rotational isomerism and electronic structure of isomeric bipyrroles

Ab initio calculations using STO-3G and 4-31G basis sets have been performed on the internal rotation barriers and conformational stabilities for 2,3′- and 3,3′-bipyrrole. The twofold rotation potential predicted for both isomers at minimal basis level becomes a more involved fourfold potential when the split-valence basis set is employed, because it takes into account more properly the nonbonded interannular interactions. A transoid-gauche minimum is predicted to have the minimal absolute conformational energy in both isomers. The electronic structure of the highest occupied MOs of 2,2′-, 2,3′- and 3,3′-bipyrrole are analyzed in terms of the single pyrrole MO pattern and a similar difficulty in removing electrons from the HOMOs in going from one isomer to another is predicted, even if a deviation from planarity occurs.     

Bonding analysis and electronic structure of transition metal-benzoquinoline complexes: A theoretical study

The geometric and electronic structures of a series of hypothetical compounds of the types CpM(C₁₃H₉N) and (CO)₃M(C₁₃H₉N) (M = first row transition metal and C₁₃H₉N = 7,8-benzoquinoline) have been investigated by means of density functional theory (DFT). The benzoquinoline ligand can bind to the metal through η¹-η⁶ coordination modes, adopting structures of types a, b and c, in agreement with the electron count and the nature of the metal. In the investigated species, the most favored closed-shell count is 18-MVE, except for the Ti and V models which prefer the open-shell 16-MVE configuration. This study has shown the difference in the coordination ability of this heteropolycyclic ligand and coordination of the inner C₆ ring is less favored than the outer C₆ and C₅N rings, in agreement with the π-electron density localization.     

A theoretical CNDO CI study of the electronic spectrum and structure of a spiropyran

The electronic structure and spectrum of a model compound of a spiropyran were investigated using an all valence-electrons CNDO CI method. The π → π^* electronic excitations are localized on a given half of the molecule. The photochromic process is discussed on the basis of charge densities and bond orders.     

An ab initio analysis of the electronic structure and harmonic frequencies of nickel porphyrin

Ab initio calculations are performed to understand the geometry, electronic structure, and vibrational frequencies of nickel porphyrin (NiP). Hartree-Fock (HF) and second-order perturbation (MP2) theories are applied with polarized basis sets. The calculated geometrical parameters are in very good agreement with the crystal structure determination. The electronic structure and bonding are analyzed in terms of complexation and correlation effects. Not unexpectedly, the HF depiction of the metal-porphyrin interaction is rather ionic while ligand σ donation is dominant at the MP2 level. Scaled HF frequencies of NiP and its isotopomers are in very good agreement with observed infrared and resonance Raman data. Received: 7 January 1997 / Accepted: 6 May 1997     

Study of the electronic structure of radicals by the CI method

Results are presented which were obtained in the -electronic approximation for the ground state properties of the benzyl radical (total energy, distribution of the electronic and spin density) by the CI method on closed and open shell SCF orbitals taking into account all singly and some doubly excited configurations. Some of the singly excited configurations which in the first order perturbation theory do not interact with the ground state configuration contribute to the ground state more than some of those which interact with the latter. Certain doubly excited configurations contribute more than some singly ones. The consideration of all singly excited configurations leads to a lower ground state energy if the closed shell orbitals are used compared with the open shell ones. The former bring about the non-uniform electron density distribution becoming more smooth as the set of the basis configurations becomes larger. The spin density distribution strongly depends on the number of the configurations as well as on the orbitals used for their construction. The computation of the benzyl radical done by Hinchliffe by the CI method on open shell orbitals is believed to be wrong.

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Zusammenfassung Rechnungen im Rahmen der -Elektronen-NÄherung für den Grundzustand des Benzyl-Radikals (Gesamtenergie, Verteilung von Elektronen- und Spin-Dichte) mittels des SCF-CI-Verfahrens für geschlossene und offene Schalen unter Einschlu\ aller einfach und einiger zweifach angeregten Konfigurationen werden mitgeteilt. Dabei zeigt sich, da\ einfach angeregte Konfigurationen, die in der Störungsrechnung erster Ordnung nicht mit der Grundfiguration kombinieren, zum Grundzustand mehr als solche, die kombinieren, beitragen.Zusammenfassung Die Berücksichtigung aller einfach angeregten Konfigurationen führt zu einer niedrigeren Grundzustandsenergie, wenn die Einteilchenfunktionen, die sich für geschlossene Schalen ergeben, an Stelle derer für offene Schalen verwendet werden. Erstere führen zu ungleichförmiger Verteilung der Elektronendichte, die um so mehr geglÄttet ist, je grö\er die Anzahl der Konfigurationen wird. Die Verteilung der Spin-Dichte hÄngt stark von der Anzahl der Konfigurationen wie auch von den benutzten Orbitalen ab. Die Berechnung des Benzyl-Radikals von Hinchliffe mittels des CI-Verfahrens für offene Schalen wird als unrichtig angesehen.

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Résumé Propriétés de l'état fondamental du radical benzyle (énergie totale, distribution des densités électroniques et de spin) dans l'approximation par la méthode d'I.C. sur les orbitales SCF des couches complètes et incomplètes avec introduction de toutes les configurations monoexcitées et de certaines configurations diexcitées. Certaines configurations monoexcitées qui n'intéragissent pas avec la configuration fondamentale au premier ordre de la théorie des perturbations apportent à l'état fondamental une contribution plus élevée que certains de ceux qui interagissent à ce stade là. Certaines configurations diexcitées ont une contribution plus forte que certaines monoexcitées. Si l'on tient compte de toutes les configurations monoexcitées, on obtient une énergie plus basse en utilisant les orbitales des couches complètes et non celles des couches ouvertes. On obtient ainsi une distribution électronique dont la non uniformité va en s'affaiblissant lorsque la base de configurations s'élargit. La distribution de densité de spin dépend fortement du nombre de configurations employé ainsi que des orbitales utilisées. Le calcul d'I.C. d'Hinchliffe sur le radical benzyle à l'aide des orbitales des couches ouvertes semble faux.

     

Synthesis, structure, and electronic structure of K2CuSbS3

The new compound K₂CuSbS₃ has been synthesized by the reaction of K₂S, Cu, Sb, and S at 823 K. The compound crystallizes in the Na₂CuSbS₃ structure type with four formula units in space group P2₁/c of the monoclinic system in a cell at 153 K of a=6.2712 (6) Å, b=17.947 (2) Å, c=7.4901 (8) Å, β=120.573 (1)°, and V=725.81 (12) Å³. The structure contains two-dimensional layers separated by K atoms. Each layer is built from CuS₃ and SbS₃ units. Each Cu atom is pyramidally coordinated to three S atoms with the Cu atom about 0.4 Å above the plane of the S atoms. Each Sb atom is similarly coordinated to three S atoms but is about 1.1 Å above its S₃ plane. First-principles calculations indicate an indirect band gap of 1.9 eV. These calculations also indicate that there is a bonding interaction between the Cu and Sb atoms. An optical absorption measurement performed with light perpendicular to the (0 1 0) crystal face of a red block-shaped crystal of K₂CuSbS₃ indicates an experimental indirect band gap of 2.2 eV.     

The electronic structure of groups of isomeric hetero-aromatic systems

The electronic structure of the configurational isomers of 3-3-, 3-5- and 5-5-bis-oxadiazole, and of trans-,-di-(3-3)-, -(3-5)- and -(5-5)-diazolyl-ethylene, was studied by using the ASMO, SCF, CI procedure developed by Pariser, Parr and Pople. The total -electron energy is taken as the measure for ranging the various isomers and their different configurations in a given order of stability.Predictions based on charge distributions and bond orders are in agreement with the chemical behaviour of the known 3-3 and 5-5 isomers, and are therefore regarded as reliable also for the 3-5 compounds, not described in the literature so far.The calculated value of the lowest singlet transition energy agrees with the observed spectra, with a scatter of ±0.20 eV depending on the particular procedure chosen for calculating the _pqand (App) integrals. The calculated second singlet transition is found to depend on the procedure chosen for those integrals to such an extent as to make the prediction unreliable.

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Zusammenfassung Die Elektronenstruktur der Konfigurationsisomere von 3,3-, 3,5- und 5,5-bis-Oxadiazol und trans-,-di-3,3-, -3,5- und -5,5-Diazolyläthylen wurde mit Hilfe der ASMO-SCF-CI-Methode studiert. Die totale -Elektronenenergie wurde als Maß für die Stabilität der verschiedenen Isomere und ihrer Konfigurationen gewählt.Voraussagen, die auf Ladungsverteilungen und Bindungsordnungen basieren, sind in Übereinstimmung mit dem chemischen Verhalten der bekannten 3,3- und 5,5-Isomere und wurden deshalb auch als zuverlässig für die 3,5-Verbindungen angesehen, die bis jetzt in der Literatur nicht beschrieben sind.Der berechnete Wert für die niedrigste Singulett-Anregungsenergie stimmt mit den beobachteten Spektren bis auf ±0,2 eV überein, abhängig von der Berechnungsart für die _pqund (App). Die Anregungsenergie für den zweiten Singulettübergang läßt sich in diesem Rahmen nicht vorhersagen.

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Résumé La structure électronique des isomères configurationales des 3-3-, 3-5- et 5-5-bis-oxadiazole, et des trans---di-(3-3)-, -(3-5)- et -(5-5)-diazolyl-ethylène a été étudiée par la méthode ASMO, SCF, CI sélon la forme développée par Pariser, Parr et Pople. L'énergie totale des électrons a été prise comme étalon pour classifier les isomères et leurs differentes configurations sélon un ordre de stabilité.Les déductions que l'on peut tirer de la distribution des charges et des ordres de liaison sont en accord avec les observations chimiques des isomères connus, 3-3 et 5-5; par conséquent on peut considérer raisonables les prédictions que ont été faites sur les isomères 3-5, qui ne sont pas décrites dans la literature jusqu'ici.La valeur calculée pour la première transition de singulet est en bon accord avec le spectre d'absorption observé, l'incertitude due à la procedure choisie pour les integrales _pqet (App) étant ±0.20 eV. La deuxième transition de singulet apparait dépendre presque entièrement de la choix faite pour les dites integrales.

     

AM1 CI and ZINDO/S study of quaternary salts of diazaphenanthrenes with haloalkanes

For quaternary salts of diazaphenanthrenes 1-3 with methyl iodide 4-6, diiodomethane 7-9 and 1,2-dibromoethane 10-12 UV spectral values have been calculated by AM1 CI, and in the case of 4-6 also with ZINDO/S method. Correlations of experimental and calculated wavenumber values of considered compounds show good compatibility. For geometry optimisation of 4-9 the AM1 CI method has been used.     

Single-crystal growth, crystal and electronic structure of NaCoO2

Single crystals of NaCoO₂ have been successfully synthesized for the first time by a flux method at 1323 K. A single-crystal X-ray diffraction study confirmed the trigonal space group and the lattice parameters , . The crystal structure has been refined to the conventional values R=1.9% and wR=2.1% for 309 independent observed reflections. The electron density distribution of NaCoO₂ has been studied by the maximum entropy method (MEM) using single-crystal X-ray diffraction data obtained at 298 K. From the results of the MEM analysis, the strong covalent bonding was clearly observed between Co and O atoms, while no bonding was observed around Na atoms. We also calculated the electron density of NaCoO₂ by first principles calculations. The electron density obtained experimentally is in good agreement with the theoretical one.     

Palladium-catalyzed intramolecular α-arylation of aliphatic ketone, formyl, and nitro groups

Intramolecular arylation of properly designed substrates bearing a ketone, formyl, or nitro terminating group was achieved by use of a PdCl₂(Ph₃P)₂-Cs₂CO₃ reaction system to form a variety of carbocyclic compounds. Arylation in ketone compounds afforded benzene-annulated bridged or spirocycloalkanone derivatives, depending on the structure of the cyclization precursors. Arylation in formyl compounds occurred at the α-position (α-arylation) or at the carbonyl carbon (carbonyl-arylation) depending on the structure of the cyclization precursors and on the reaction solvent. An α-arylated secondary nitro group was partially transformed to ketone in the manner of the Nef reaction, whereas a tertiary nitro group was partially eliminated to afford a styrene-type olefin.