Vibrational frequencies and structural determination of tetraethynylstannane

The normal mode frequencies and corresponding vibrational assignments of Sn(CCH)₄ are examined theoretically using the 98 set of quantum chemistry codes. Each of the vibrational modes was assigned to one of six types of motion predicted by a group theoretical analysis (Sn–C stretch, CC stretch, C–H stretch, CC–H bend, Sn–CC bend, and C–Sn–C bend) utilizing the T_d symmetry of the molecule. A set of uniform scaling factors were derived for each type of motion. Predicted infrared and Raman intensities are reported.