Two unexpected effects concerning perturbations of the B3Π0u+ state of molecular iodine

We present in this paper two new effects observed in the state of molecular iodine: a very high diamagnetic correction in the vibrational level υ′ = 62 and an important orientation of the optically excited molecules due to predissociation. Both effects can be interpreted by taking into consideration the perturbation of the B state by other electronic states.     

Determination de la configuration absolue de quelques derives du bicyclo[2.2.2]octane: Utilisation comparee de la regle des octants et de la methode d'horeau

A series of bicyclo[2.2.2]octane derivatives whose absolute configurations are known through chemical correlations with confirmed reference products (bicyclo[2.2.2]octanol, bicyclo[2.2.2]octene carboxylic acid) have been prepared.     

PROFLAVINE MEDIATED PHOTOINACTIVATION OFBACTERIOPHAGE φX174 AND ITS ISOLATED DNA: EFFECTS OF AGENTS MODIFYING VARIOUS PHOTOCHEMICAL PATHWAYS

Abstract. Thiols and disulfides protect both φX174 phage and its isolated DNA from the lethal action of proflavine plus light. The protective ability of these compounds appears to be attributed to the -SH or the -S-S- group and the property to interact with the proflavine-phage DNA complex. The phage inactivation efficiency per proflavine bound to DNA is reduced by 50 to 30% upon addition of cysteine or cystamine. Substances that affect the lifetime of singlet oxygen modify the rate of phage photoinactivation in the presence of proflavine; the inactivation rate is decreased by N^-₃ and increased by D₂O. Irradiation under N₂ atmosphere markedly decreases the phage photosensitization by proflavine. Irradiation with monochromatic light of 440 nm is less efficient than irradiation with light of 440 nm plus 360 nm, and the difference is more pronounced in N₂ than in air. These results are discussed in relation to various possible photochemical pathways.     

The Reaction of Norbornene with Lead Tetraacetate and Thallium Trinitrate. Preliminary communication

The reaction of norbornene with lead tetraacetate is found to be much more complex than previously reported. In acetic acid and in benzene, the syn-7-norbornenyl, 3-nortricyclyl, and syn and anti-7-acetoxy-exo-2-norbornyl acetates were characterized. In methanol, the isolated products represented most of those expected from the competition of methanol and acetate in the neutralization of the intermediate carbocations. The reaction of norbornene with thallium trinitrate in the above solvents yielded very complex mixtures besides the above mentioned products which were formed in about 50% yield.     

An Analytical Study of Molecular Transport in a Zeolite Crystallite Bed

Analytical solutions of the diffusion equations to obtain the diffusant concentrations in the macro- and micropores which constitute the pore system of a zeolite bed are presented. The parameter which determines the influence of each pore type on the evolution of the adsorbate/adsorbant system towards the equilibrium state is described. Examples are given to illustrate a qualitative and quantitative study based on the curves obtained from these equations.     

THE REACTION BETWEEN SUPEROXIDE ANION AND HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

Abstract— In order to obtain a better understanding of the kinetics of the Haber-Weiss reaction

often proposed as a source of OH radicals, we have measured the decomposition rate of H₂O₂ in aqueous solutions by y rays and for different pH values. This decomposition proceeds by a chain reaction involving the preceding one as the propagating step.
The rate constant found is to be
     

Phénylhalogénohydrodigermanes

The symmetric and unsymmetric phenylchlorohydrodigermanes can be isolated or characterized via partial halogenation of the Ge? H bonds of the symmetrical phenylhydrodigermanes Ph₂(H)GeGe(H)₂Ph, Ph(H)₂GeGe(H)₂Ph by chloromethyl methyl ether and carbontetrachloride. Some of these phenylchlorohydrodigermanes are formed by insertion of phenylchlorogermylene (PhGeCl) on the Ge? H or Ge? Cl bonds of the phenylchlorohydrogermanes. The hydrolysis of the monochloro phenylhydrodigermanes Ph₂(Cl)GeGe(H)₂ and Ph(Cl)(H)GeGe(H)₂Ph leads to the phenyl phenylhydrogermyl digermoxanes [Ph₂(H)GeGePh₂]₂O and [Ph(H)₂GeGe(H)Ph]₂O. Treatment of these oxides with the concentrated aqueous solutions of hydracides leads to the monofluorinated, brominated and iodinated phenylhydrodigermanes Ph₂(H)GeGe(X)Ph₂ and Ph(H)₂GeGe(H)(X)Ph (X) = F, Br, I). Phenylchlorohydrodigermanes decompose thermally by α-elimination on one germanium atom with formation of germylene and phenylchlorohydrogermane. The physico-chemical IR. and NMR. study of these phenylhalogenohydrodigermanes indicates that, if the vGe? H frequency variations are mostly linked to the inductive effects of the substituents on the same germanium, the variations of the chemical shifts of the Ge? H protons seem to be due to many factors and especially to the inductive effect of the substituents on the germanium and the magnetic anisotropy of the Ge? X bonds.     

Stereochimie de l'action des organomagnesiens et des organolithiens sur les dimethyl-1,2 alcoxy-1 silacyclobutanes

The reaction of organomagnesium organolithium compounds (alkyl, aryl, allyl and benzyl derivatives) with 1,2-dimethyl-1-alkoxy-l-silacyclobutanes proceeds with retention of configuration at the silicon atom. Stereochemical results are discussed in terms of the S_N2Si mechanism. The proposed configurations are supported by ¹H and ¹³C NMR data.     

Réactions de germylènes avec divers oxirannes et le thiiranne. Mise en évidence de germanones et germathiones intermédiaires. Communication préliminaire

Complexed dialkylgermylenes R₂GeNR₃ or R₂GePy react with oxiranes or thiirane and lead to dialkylgermanone and germathione via germaoxetanes or germathiacyclobutane. The formation of germadioxolanes or germadithiolane finally observed arises from condensation of dialkylgermanone (or germathione) on oxiranes (or thiirane).     

Vibrational spectra in cyclopropane series: II. Symmetry and conformation in the gas phase of the monomer and dimer of cyclopropanecarboxylic acid

Infrared and Raman spectra of gaseous cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (C₃H₅COOH and C₃H₅COOD) were measured from 250 to 4000 cm^?1. The bands were assigned respectively to the monomer and to an associate. The depolarization ratio measurement, the vib—rot envelope study and the detailed analysis of the v(CO) and v(CH) regions enabled the symmetry and the conformation of the molecular entities in equilibrium to be determined. The monomer belongs to the C_s symmetry group and the conformation of its predominant fraction is trans/trans. The associate is a centrosymmetrical dimer (C_i symmetry) having (trans/cis)₂ conformation. Some features of the geometry of the pseudocycle are discussed.