The electronic absorption spectrum of the CNO free radical in the gas phase

A new band with heads at 796.3.3 and 7893.1 A has been found during the flash photolysis of 3-methyl-4-oximinoisoxazol-5(411)-one. By comparison with earlier work in a neon matrix. and on the basis of a partial rotational analysis, the band is assigned as the 0 0 band of the A²x⁺-X²11_i transition of the CNO free radical. Preliminary mlecular constant are given.     

Analysis of the hyperfine structure of the EPR spectrum of the radical ions of aryl- and diaryldiazocyanides

EPR and quantum chemical methods have been used to establish the nature of the distribution of spin density in electrochemically generated radical anions of diaryldiazocyanides. For the symmetrical diphenyldiazocyanides the unshared electron is distributed over the entire molecule, whereas the introduction of a bridge between the benzene rings leads to the localization of the unshared electron only on one fragment of the molecule.A. E. Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, Kazan' Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, 420083 Kazan'. M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119899 Moscow. Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 7, pp. 1552–1556, July, 1992.     

Electronic spectrum of TaO and its hyperfine structure

The B (2)Phi(5/2)-X(1) (2)Delta(3/2)(0,0) band at 778 nm and the C (2)Delta(3/2)-X(1) (2)Delta(3/2)(0,0) band at 737 nm of tantalum oxide (TaO) were recorded by laser excitation spectroscopy using a hollow cathode sputtering source to generate the molecules. The hyperfine structure arising from the (181)Ta (I=72) nucleus was measured at sub-Doppler resolution using the technique of intermodulated fluorescence spectroscopy. The hyperfine structure was assigned and fitted in order to derive accurate values for the magnetic dipole and electric quadrupole interactions. The magnetic hyperfine constant for the ground electronic state was also calculated using the density functional theory as h(3/2)=625 MHz, in good agreement with the experimental value of 647+/-10 MHz. This result suggests that the X (2)Delta ground state of TaO is well described by a pure deltasigma(2) electronic configuration, where the unpaired electron is located in a Ta 5ddelta orbital.     

Franck-Condon simulation of the single-vibronic-level emission spectra of HPCl/DPCl and the chemiluminescence spectrum of HPCl, including anharmonicity

Restricted-spin coupled-cluster single-double plus perturbative triple excitation [RCCSD(T)] potential energy functions (PEFs) were calculated for the X (2)A" and A (2)A' states of HPCl employing the augmented correlation-consistent polarized-valence-quadruple-zeta (aug-cc-pVQZ) basis set. Further geometry optimization calculations were carried out on both electronic states of HPCl at the RCCSD(T) level with all electron and quasirelativistic effective core potential basis sets of better than the aug-cc-pVQZ quality, and also including some core electrons, in order to obtain more reliable geometrical parameters and relative electronic energy of the two states. Anharmonic vibrational wave functions of the two states of HPCl and DPCl, and Franck-Condon (FC) factors of the A (2)A'-X (2)A" transition were computed employing the RCCSD(T)/aug-cc-pVQZ PEFs. Calculated FC factors with allowance for Duschinsky rotation and anharmonicity were used to simulate the single-vibronic-level (SVL) emission spectra of HPCl and DPCl reported by Brandon et al. [J. Chem. Phys. 119, 2037 (2003)] and the chemiluminescence spectrum reported by Bramwell et al. [Chem. Phys. Lett. 331, 483 (2000)]. Comparison between simulated and observed SVL emission spectra gives the experimentally derived equilibrium geometry of the A (2)A' state of HPCl of r(e)(PCl) = 2.0035 +/- 0.0015 A, theta(e) = 116.08 +/- 0.60 degrees, and r(e)(HP) = 1.4063+/-0.0015 A via the iterative Franck-Condon analysis procedure. Comparison between simulated and observed chemiluminescence spectra confirms that the vibrational population distribution of the A (2)A' state of HPCl is non-Boltzmann, as proposed by Baraille et al. [Chem. Phys. 289, 263 (2003)].     

Laser-molecular beam measurement of hyperfine structure in the I2 spectrum

Very high resolution measurements of hyperfine structure on the P(13) and R(15), 43?0, $\text{3}{}_{\mathrm{gp}}{}_0{}^{\mathrm{+}}{}_{\mathrm{u}}\text{←}{}^1\text{Σ}{}_{\mathrm{g}}{}^{\mathrm{+}}$ transitions in iodine 127 were made using laser molecular beam spectroscopy. The observed linewidth was 300 kHz (fwhm) giving a resolution of 5 × 10^?10 The observed spectrum was fitted to obtain a quadrupole coupling strength difference of ΔeQq = 1906 ± 2 MHz and a spin rotation interaction strength difference of ΔC_I = 181 ± 7 kHz between the upper and lower levels of the P(13) transition. For the R (15) transition ΔeQq = 1905 ± 2 MHz and ΔC_I = 167 ± 5 kHz.     

Doppler-free laserspectroscopic investigations of hyperfine structure in the atomic cobalt spectrum

Performing Doppler-free laserspectroscopic investigations in the red wavelength region (640–670 nm) we were able to determine 10A-factors and 9B-factors of atomic cobalt levels. Now precise values of 18A-factors and 16B-factors of levels belonging to the configurations (3d+4s)⁹ are known. Fitting of the one-electron radial parameters to introduce agreement between experimental and theoretical hfs constants allows the prediction of hfs constants of not yet investigated fine structure levels. Values of the electric quadrupole moment of the Co⁵⁹ nucleus are determined in two electron configurations. The resulting mean value of the spectroscopic quadrupole moment isQ=0.35(3) barn.     

Environmental effects on phenoxyl free radical spin densities and hyperfine couplings

The effect of the environment, as modelled by hydrogen bonding, ion-pairing and/or general continuum model effects, is investigated for the phenoxyl free radical. All are shown to lead to a redistribution of spin density from the phenoxyl O atom to the C_ipso position. Isotropic and anisotropic hyperfine couplings are calculated at the B3LYP level of theory confirming this trend. Introduction of the continuum model has a significant effect the Na-O bond length of the ion-pair model significantly altering its calculated EPR properties in comparison with gas-phase values. The trends identified are of immediate significance for biological environmental effects on tyrosyl free radicals.     

The electronic spectrum and electronic structure of 1,5 dinitronaphthialene

The electronic absorption spectra of the n-heptane and ethanol solutions and the polarized absorption spectrum of the single crystal were measured with 1,5-dinitronaphthalene. 1,5-Dinitronaphthalene shows three absorption bands at 198.7, 230 and 323 m. The 230 m and 323 m. bands are polarized almost parallel with the long and short axes of the naphthalene ring respectively. The assignment of the bands has been made by combining the observed results with the theoretical consideration.

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Zusammenfassung Das UV-Absorptionsspektrum von 1,5-Dinitronaphthalin in Lösung von n-Heptan und Äthanol und das Polarisationsabsorptionsspektrum des Einkristalls wurde aufgenommen. Es zeigt drei Banden bei 198,7, 230 und 323 m, wobei die Polarisationsrichtungen der beiden letzteren nahezu parallel zur langen und kurzen Achse des Naphthalinringes liegen. Die Zuordnung der Banden wurde auf Grund einer Kombination experimenteller und theoretischer Gegebenheiten vorgenommen.

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Résumé Le spectre électronique d'absorption du 1,5-dinitronaphthalène a été mesuré dans l'éthanol, le n-heptane et dans le monocristal. Des bandes à 198,7, 230 et 323 m la deuxième (troisième) est polarisée presque parallèle à l'axe longue (courte) du noyau naphthalénique. La comparison aux résultats théoriques permet l'interprétation des bandes.

     

The electronic spectrum of the C2P free radical and a Renner-Teller analysis of the 2Delta and X 2Pi electronic states

Subsequent to our spectroscopic detection of the C(2)X(X=P,As) free radicals [F. X. Sunahori et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 129, 9600 (2007)], we have studied the electronic spectrum of the (2)Delta(i)-X (2)Pi(r) system of the jet-cooled C(2)P free radical in the 490-630 nm region. The high-resolution laser-induced fluorescence spectrum of the two spin components of the 0(0) (0) band of (12)C(2)P has been recorded, and the rotational and spin-orbit coupling constants have been determined for both electronic states. The Renner-Teller effect has been observed in both the (2)Pi and the (2)Delta states, and the vibrational structure has been assigned. For the ground state, all of the observed levels up to 3500 cm(-1) were fitted with a standard Renner-Teller model. The excited (2)Delta state vibrational levels were successfully fitted using literature energy level expressions derived from perturbation theory, yielding vibrational and Renner-Teller parameters for both (12)C(2)P and (13)C(2)P. The molecular structure of C(2)P in the ground and excited states has also been estimated and compared to ab initio calculations and the geometries of similar molecules.     

The electronic structure of the NF2 radical

Ab initio unrestricted Hartree-Fock (UHF) calculations (with and without single annihilation) have been performed on the radical NF₂ using four different basis sets; namely, a minimal basis Slater set, two minimal basis Gaussian sets and a Gaussian set of approximately double zeta accuracy.Several one-electron charge dependent properties have been calculated with each basis set and it is most apparent that near double zeta accuracy 2p functions are necessary to produce reliable values.Single annihilation of the UHF wavefunctions calculated with the two basis sets containing near double zeta 2p functions, was found to give an accurate representation of the anisotropic coupling constants at both the nitrogen and fluorine atoms. Less satisfactory agreement with the experimental isotropic coupling constants was found with all calculations.This investigation of the NF₂ radical indicates that, providing a good quality basis set is used, the single annihilated UHF method can provide accurate values for most charge and spin dependent observable properties of open shell molecules.

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Zusammenfassung Ab intio-Rechnungen nach der uneingeschränkten Hartree-Fock-Methode (UHF-Methode) (mit und ohne einfache Auslöschung) wurden für das Radikal NF₂ mit verschiedenen Basissätzen durchgeführt. Die vier Basissätze sind: ein minimaler Basissatz von Slaterfunktionen, zwei minimale Basissätze von Gaußfunktionen und ein größerer Satz von Gaußfunktionen von angenäherter Genauigkeit einer Doppelzeta-Basis. Der Vergleich der Basissätze bei der Berechnung von ladungsabhängigen Einelektron-Eigenschaften zeigt, daß der angenäherte Doppelzeta-Basissatz zur Berechnung geeigneter Werte notwendig ist. Eine einfache Auslöschung in den UHF-Wellenfunktionen, die mit den beiden Basissätzen mit genäherten Doppelzeta-2p-Funktionen berechnet wurden, führte auf eine genaue Darstellung der anisotropen Kopplungskonstanten am Stickstoff und an Fluor. Die Übereinstimmung der berechneten isotropen Kopplungskonstanten war bei allen Rechnungen weniger gut. Diese Ergebnisse für das NF₂-Radikal zeigen, daß bei Verwendung einer geeigneten Basis mit Hilfe der UHF-Methode mit einfacher Auslöschung genaue Werte für die meisten von der Ladung oder vom Spin abhängigen Eigenschaften von Molekülen mit offenen Schalen gewonnen werden können.

     

Laser spectroscopy of NiBr: new electronic states and hyperfine structure

Laser induced fluorescence spectrum of NiBr in the visible region between 604 and 666 nm has been recorded and analyzed. Fourteen bands belonging to three electronic transition systems, namely, [15.1] (2)Delta(52)-X (2)Pi(32), [15.1] (2)Pi(32)-X (2)Pi(32), and [14.0] (2)Delta(52)-X (2)Pi(32) have been observed. Spectra of isotopic molecules were also observed and analyzed. Detailed analysis of the recorded spectra indicated that the two electronic states [15.1] (2)Pi(32) and [15.1] (2)Delta(52) lie about 1 cm(-1) apart from each other and J-dependent perturbation due to spin-uncoupling interaction has been observed. Least squares fitting procedures involving deperturbation matrix elements were used to fit the observed line positions, which yielded accurate molecular constants for the [15.1] (2)Pi(32) and [15.1] (2)Delta(52) states. In addition, the (1,0) band of the [15.1] (2)Delta(52)-X (2)Pi(32) transition shows partially resolved hyperfine structure that was caused by the interaction of unpaired electron with the magnetic moment of the Br nucleus (nuclear spin of I=32) in the excited state. The rapid decrease in hyperfine width as J increases suggests that the hyperfine coupling in the excited state conforms to Hund's case (a(beta)) coupling scheme.     

Formal-mathematical analysis of electronic paramagnetic resonance spectra with a hyperfine structure

Conclusion We intend to apply the methods exposed above in calculations on actual spectra. The author acknowledges Ya. S. Lebedev for a discussion of the results and S. P. Koneva and A. M. Kogan for doing the computations.Translated from Zhurnal Strukturnoi Khimii, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 39–46, January–February, 1965     

High-resolution discrete absorption spectrum of alpha-methallyl free radical in the vapor phase

The alpha-methallyl free radical is formed in the flash photolysis of 3-methylbut-1-ene, and cis-pent-2-ene in the vapor phase, and then subsequent reactions have been investigated by kinetic spectroscopy and gas-liquid chromatography. The photolysis flash was of short duration and it was possible to follow the kinetics of the radicals' decay, which occurred predominantly by bimolecular recombination. The measured rate constant for the alpha-methallyl recombination was (3.5+/-0.3) x 10(10) mol(-1) ls(-1) at 295+/-2K. The absolute extinction coefficients of the alpha-methallyl radical are calculated from the optical densities of the absorption bands. Detailed analysis of related absorption bands and lifetime measurements in the original alpha-methallyl high-resolution discrete absorption spectrum image were also carried out by image processing techniques.     

The electronic structure and spectrum of tropone

The electronic structure and spectrum of tropone were studied by paying special attention to an assignment of the 300 m band. The band was shown to have a single ^* character overlapped by an n ^* transition from the following experimental and theoretical studies: (i) From the comparison of the observed transition energies and intensities with theoretical values obtained by the Pariser-Parr-Pople calculation in which the values of W _X ^2p (valence state ionization potential of the oxygen atom) and k (bond alternation parameter) taken as guiding parameters were changed widely and their adequateness was carefully examined, (ii) From the correlation among the electronic absorption spectra of tropone, troponeimine, and heptafulvene. (iii) From the finding that the 300 m band increases its intensity with the increasing polarity of the solvent. (iv) From the position and intensity of a band newly observed in the vacuum ultraviolet region.

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Zusammenfassung An Tropon wurden Elektronenstruktur und Spektrum untersucht, speziell die 300 m-Bande. Diese entsteht aus einem einzigen - ^*-Übergang, überlagert von einer schwachen n-^*-Bande, und nicht aus 2 - ^*-Banden. Als Stütze dienen: 1. eine PPP-Rechnung, bei der das Valenzzustandsionisationspotential von Sauerstoff und der Bindungsalternierungsparameter sorgfältig variiert wurden, 2. die Korrelation der Spektren von Tropon, Troponimin und Heptafulven, 3. der Lösungsmitteleinfluß auf die Bande, 4. eine neuaufgefundene UV-Bande.

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Résumé La structure électronique et le spectre de la tropolone ont été étudiés en accordant une attention particulière à l'identification de la bande à 300 m. Cette bande a été caractérisée comme résultant d'une transition ^* recouverte par une transition n ^*, à l'aide des arguments théoriques et expérimentaux suivants: 1. à partir de la comparaison des énergies et des intensités de transition observées, avec les valeurs théoriques obtenues par un calcul Pariser-Parr-Pople où les valeurs de W _X ^2p (potentiel d'ionisation de l'état de valence de l'atome d'oxygène) et de k (paramètre d'alternance des liaisons), considérés comme paramètres régulateurs, ont été largement variées et soigneusement analysées. 2. à partir de la corrélation entre les spectres d'absorption électronique de la tropolone, de la tropolonéimine et de l'heptafulène. 3. à partir du fait que la bande à 300 m voit son intensité croitre avec la polarité du solvent. 4. à partir de la position et de l'intensité d'une bande nouvelle observée dans la région de l'ultra-violet lointain.

     

Fine structure and hyperfine structure in the excited configuration 5p 26s of the antimony I spectrum

By optical interference and VUV spectroscopy the doublet system of SbI 5p ²6s was investigated, so that now the hyperfinestructure of all 8 levels of 5p ²6s (A- andB-splitting constants) are known. From the analysis we receive a spin-orbit parameter ζ_5p =3,538(57) cm^?1 and from the hyperfine-analysis single electron splitting constantsa _5p ⁰¹ =52.4(4.6),a _5p ¹⁰ =?1.6(7.3),a _5p ¹² =72.3(2.3),a _6s ¹⁰ =91.7(4.1),b _5p ⁰² =?49.6(1.1) andb _5p ¹¹ =30.4(3.2) (all values in mK). For all calculations in the fs- and hfs-analysis the 5p ²6s ² D _3/2 has to be excluded (see discussion). With the figures given above the quadrupole moment¹²¹ Q(5p ²6s)=?0.44(3) barn was obtained. It is in good agreement with the¹²¹ Q(5p ³). For the core-polarization by the 5p electron in the innerfieldns-shells (n=1, 2, 3, 4, 5) and the unpaired 6s electron a field of +500(300) kG was obtained.     

Detailed study of fine and hyperfine structures in rotational spectra of the free fluoroformyloxyl radical FCO2

More than 160 new hyperfine components of rotational transitions of the free fluoroformyloxyl radical FCO(2) have been measured using the Prague millimeter wave high resolution spectrometer. The frequencies of these transitions together with the previously measured data were analyzed in detail and precise values of magnetic hyperfine and fine parameters were obtained. These new parameters significantly improve the values of previously determined hyperfine parameters which were rather unreliable. The new fine and hyperfine parameters obtained in this study are compatible with those of the simultaneously electron paramagnetic resonance study. Besides that, significantly improved ground state rotational and centrifugal distortion constants of the fluoroformyloxyl radical were derived.