Reaction of O(1D) with N2O

O(¹D), produced from the photolysis of N₂O at 2139 Å, reacts with N₂O in accord with: We have used the method of chemical difference to obtain an accurate measure of k₂/k₃ = 0.59 ± 0.01. Furthermore, the quantum yield of production of O(³P), either on direct photolysis or on deactivation of O(¹D) by N₂O, is less than 0.02 and probably zero.     

The N(4S) + N2O(X̃1∑) reaction

The title reaction, which is spin‐forbidden for N₂(X¹∑) + NO(X²Π) production, has been studied from 960 to 1130 K in a high‐temperature photochemistry reactor. No reaction could be observed, indicating k < 1 × 10^?15 cm³ molecule^?1 s^?1. It is concluded that there is no significant contribution from the spin‐allowed exothermic path leading to N₂(X¹∑) + NO(a⁴Π). © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Int J Chem Kinet 33: 387–389, 2001     

Infrared spectra of the water-nitrogen complexes (H2O)2-(N2)n(n = 1-4) in argon matrices

The infrared spectra of the water-nitrogen complexes trapped in argon matrices have been studied with Fourier transform infrared absorption spectroscopy. The absorption lines of the H20-N2 1:1, 1:2, 1:n, and 2:1 complexes have been confirmed on the basis of the concentration effects. In addition, we have observed a few lines and propose the assignments for the 2:2, 2:3, and 2:4 complexes in the nu1 symmetric stretching and nu2 bending regions of the proton-acceptor molecule, and in the bonded OH stretching region of the proton-donor molecule. The redshifts in the bonded OH stretching mode and blueshifts in the OH bending mode suggest that the hydrogen bonds in the (H2O)2-(N2)n complexes with n = 1-4 are strengthened by the cooperative effects compared to the pure H2O dimer. Two absorption bands due to the 3:n complexes are also observed near the bonded OH stretching region of the H2O trimer.     

Syntheses and Structures of S4N4(OCH3)2 and CH3OS4N4(O)Cl

The reaction of S₄N₄Cl₂ with CH₃OH gives S₄N₄(OCH₃)₂, a simple dimethoxoderivative of S₄N₄. Its overall geometry is analogous to other compounds of the S₄N₄X₂ type. The chlorination of S₄N₄(OCH₃)₂ leads to the oxidation of one sulfur atom to S^VI and CH₃OS₄N₄(O)Cl is formed. The compounds were characterized by ir spectroscopy and their crystal structures were determined from single crystal diffraction data collected at ?153°C. The presence of S^VI in the molecule of CH₃OS₄N₄(O)Cl is manifested by a marked shortening of the bonds formed by this atom as compared with S₄N₄Cl₂ and S₄N₄(OCH₃)₂.     

Spectroscopic identification of the CO-H2O 2-1 cluster trapped in an argon matrix

The infrared spectra of the carbon monoxide-water cluster as well as the CO monomer and dimer in an argon matrix at cryogenic temperatures have been reinvestigated on the basis of the isotope substitution experiment with 12CO and 13CO. Lines due to the CO-H2O 2-1 cluster in the matrix have been unambiguously identified in the CO and OH stretching regions. The isotope effect on the vibrational frequency of the cluster is observed in the CO stretching vibration but neither in the symmetric nor antisymmetric OH stretching vibrations. Each of the two vibrational lines due to the two CO vibrations of the CO-H2O 2-1 cluster is examined by comparing the expected spectral features at a 12CO/13CO ratio on a simulation with those observed experimentally. The migration of the trapped molecules (CO and H2O) in the matrix is discussed, in which the observed spectral change with the deposition temperature from 14 K to 30 K is explained.     

The relaxation of OH (v=1) and OD (v=1) by H2O and D2O at temperatures from 251 to 390 K

We report rate coefficients for the relaxation of OH(v=1) and OD(v=1) by H2O and D2O as a function of temperature between 251 and 390 K. All four rate coefficients exhibit a negative dependence on temperature. In Arrhenius form, the rate coefficients for relaxation (in units of 10(-12) cm3 molecule-1 s-1) can be expressed as: for OH(v=1)+H2O between 263 and 390 K: k=(2.4+/-0.9) exp((460+/-115)/T); for OH(v=1)+D2O between 256 and 371 K: k=(0.49+/-0.16) exp((610+/-90)/T); for OD(v=1)+H2O between 251 and 371 K: k=(0.92+/-0.16) exp((485+/-48)/T); for OD(v=1)+D2O between 253 and 366 K: k=(2.57+/-0.09) exp((342+/-10)/T). Rate coefficients at (297+/-1 K) are also reported for the relaxation of OH(v=2) by D2O and the relaxation of OD(v=2) by H2O and D2O. The results are discussed in terms of a mechanism involving the formation of hydrogen-bonded complexes in which intramolecular vibrational energy redistribution can occur at rates competitive with re-dissociation to the initial collision partners in their original vibrational states. New ab initio calculations on the H2O-HO system have been performed which, inter alia, yield vibrational frequencies for all four complexes: H2O-HO, D2O-HO, H2O-DO and D2O-DO. These data are then employed, adapting a formalism due to Troe (J. Troe, J. Chem. Phys., 1977, 66, 4758), in order to estimate the rates of intramolecular energy transfer from the OH (OD) vibration to other modes in the complexes in order to explain the measured relaxation rates-assuming that relaxation proceeds via the hydrogen-bonded complexes.     

氧化偶氮苯的真空紫外光电离与光离解

分子、自由基和离子的电离势及离解能等是重要的物理化学数据 .长期以来 ,这方面实验研究主要使用电子轰击电离法、或光电离方法 ,最近二十年来才逐渐出现了一些使用同步辐射光电离质谱方法进行分子、自由基光电离和光解离研究 [1－ 3].目前使用同步辐射光电离质谱法研究的对象绝大多数为结构较简单的小分子 ,最近我们使用本实验室光电离质谱及符合装置 ,对对硝基苯乙酮 [4]、对硝基苯乙醚、 对羟基偶氮苯等固体有机化合物进行了系统的研究 ,取得了一些进展 .　　偶氮染料呈现多种颜色 ,它是染料中品种最多、应用最广的一类合成染料 .偶氮染…     

Absolute rate coefficients for the reactions of O2- + N(4S(3/2)) and O2- + O(3P) at 298 K in a selected-ion flow tube instrument

The absolute rate coefficients at 298 K for the reactions of O(2) (-) + N((4)S(3/2)) and O(2) (-) + O((3)P) have been determined in a selected-ion flow tube instrument. O atoms are generated by the quantitative titration of N atoms with NO, where the N atoms are produced by microwave discharge on N(2). The experimental procedure allows for the determination of rate constants for the reaction of the reactant ion with N((4)S(3/2)) and O((3)P). The rate coefficient for O(2) (-) + N is found to be 2.3x10(-10)+/-40% cm(3) molecule(-1) s(-1), a factor of 2 slower than previously determined. In addition, it was found that the reaction proceeds by two different reaction channels to give (1) NO(2)+e(-) and (2) O(-)+NO. The second channel was not reported in the previous study and accounts for ca. 35% of the reaction. An overall rate coefficient of 3.9 x 10(-10) cm(3) molecule(-1) s(-1) was determined for O(2) (-) + O, which is slightly faster than previously reported. Branching ratios for this reaction were determined to be <55%O(3) + e(-) and >45%O(-) + O(2).     

From N(2) and O(2) to N(4) and O(4): pneumatic chemistry in the 21st century

A brief account is given of the theoretical and experimental endeavors that span the last decade and eventually led to the discovery of N(4) and O(4), which have been actively sought for their fundamental interest and their relevance to atmospheric sciences and the development of high energy density materials (HEDM). The discovery and characterization of N(4) and O(4) as metastable species with lifetimes exceeding 1 micros in the isolated gas state have finally been achieved utilizing neutralization-reionization mass spectrometry (NRMS), a powerful technique based on collisional redox processes. The principles of NRMS, experimental outline, main features, and limitations are succinctly examined in comparison with other current approaches to the detection of metastable, short-lived neutral species.     

Multiphoton production and detection of N(2D)

N(²D) has been detected by resonance-enhanced multiphoton ionization (REMPI) at 269 nm in both the products of a microwave discharge in nitrogen (0.2–2%) in argon mixtures and as a result of two-photon dissociation of N₂O. Further increase in the nitrogen fraction through the discharge decreased the N(²D) signal and finally replaced it with a series of molecular bands whose origin is thought to be electronically excited metastable states of N₂.     

Quenching of I(2P1/2) by NO2, N2O4, and N2O

Quenching of excited iodine atoms (I(5p5, 2P1/2)) by nitrogen oxides are processes of relevance to discharge-driven oxygen iodine lasers. Rate constants at ambient and elevated temperatures (293-380 K) for quenching of I(2P1/2) atoms by NO2, N2O4, and N2O have been measured using time-resolved I(2P1/2) --> I(2P3/2) 1315 nm emission. The excited atoms were generated by pulsed laser photodissociation of CF3I at 248 nm. The rate constants for I(2P1/2) quenching by NO2 and N2O were found to be independent of temperature over the range examined with average values of (2.9 +/- 0.3) x 10(-15) and (1.4 +/- 0.1) x 10(-15) cm3 s(-1), respectively. The rate constant for quenching of I(2P1/2) by N2O4 was found to be (3.5 +/- 0.5) x 10(-13) cm3 s(-1) at ambient temperature.     

Spectroscopic studies, cyclic voltammetry and synthesis of nickel(II) complexes with N(4), N(2)O(2) and N(4)S(2) donor macrocyclic ligands

Nickel(II) complexes of the general composition Ni(L)X(2) (where X=SCN, NO(3) and 1/2SO(4) and ligands=L(1) L(2) and L(3)) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, magnetic moments, IR, (1)H NMR, (13)C NMR and electronic spectral studies. Nickel(II) ions, such as nitrates, thiocyantes and sulphates were found to act as templates for the cyclic condensations [1+1] and [2+2] of NH(2--)C(6)H(4)--O--CH(2)--CH(2)--O--C(6)H(4)--NH(2), NH(2)--(CH(2))(2)--NH(2) and NH(2)--CH(CH(3))--CH(2)--NH(2) with C(6)H(5)--CO--CO--C(6)H(5), C(6)H(5)--CO--CH(2)--CO--C(6)H(5) and (COOH--CH(2)--CH(2))(2)S. All the complexes show magnetic moments corresponding to two unpaired electrons except [Ni(L(1))](NO(3))(2) and [Ni(L(2))](NO(3))(2) complexes which are diamagnetic. Electronic spectroscopy was used to analyse the differences between the paramagnetic and diamagnetic forms. Electrochemical properties have been studied extensively for Ni(III/II) and Ni(II/I) couples. The equilibrium between the paramagnetic and diamagnetic forms and the nickel(III/II) couple are strongly dependent on the electrolyte. It has been observed that the sulphate group coordinated selectively on the apical position of the nickel(II) centers of the compounds. The structural and electrochemical studies suggest that cooperative effects, involving coordination of sulphate to one nickel center, is responsible for the recognition of this anion. Various ligand field parameters have been calculated and discussed.     

The preparation of cobalt complexes containing simple sulphur-nitrogen ligands,S2N2H− and S3N−, from S4N4O2

Summary Reactions of Group VIII metal halides [CoCl₂, NiCl₂, K₂PdCl₄, PdCl₂(PhCN)₂ and PtCl₂] with tetrasulphurtetranitrogendioxide, S₄N₄O₂, have been investigated. The cobalt reaction yields Co(S₂N₂H)₂, Co(S₂N₂H)(S₃N) and Co(S₃N)₂. The usefulness of metal centres for trapping reactive sulphur-nitrogen centres is discussed.     

High-resolution ESR spectrum of the ethynyl radical in an argon matrix at 4.2 K

The high-resolution ESR spectrum of the ethynyl radical isolated in an argon matrix at 4.2 K has been observed. The radical was produced by the in situ photolysis of acetylene. The magnetic parameters for this radical were derived by the numerical deconvolution of the spectra. It was found that, in contrast to the results reported previously by Graham [J. Chem. Phys., 60 (1974) 3817], the radicals were stabilized in three different trapping sites of the argon matrix immediately after the photolysis. The variations of the spectra in the temperature range 4.2 to 20 K were also studied.     

Valence bond structures for the D2h isomer of N2O4 and some isomers of S3O2 and S3O

The construction of valence bond structures of the increased-valence type is re-described for the D2h isomer of N2O4 and applied to obtain the corresponding valence bond structures for isomers of S3O2 and S3O, each of which has at least one six-electron four-center bonding unit. It is discussed how the S-O and S-S bond properties that are associated with the S3O2 and S3O increased-valence structures are in qualitative accord with the calculated bond lengths. The qualitative six-electron four-center molecular orbital theory for the symmetrical O-S-S-O component of each S3O2 isomer is related to the increased-valence structure for the six electrons. An increased-valence structure for the lowest-energy S3O2 isomer is equivalent to a restricted form of resonance between 16 Lewis-type valence bond structures. The two types of S-S bond length are used to provide empirical estimates of the weights for these Lewis structures and are compared with those obtained from the results of STO-6G valence bond calculations for the 3Sigma- ground state of SO.