In:
The Journal of Chemical Physics, AIP Publishing, Vol. 119, No. 16 ( 2003-10-22), p. 8321-8326
Abstract:
Resonant two-photon ionization spectrum of C6H5CH3⋯N2 has been recorded, which exhibits rich information about the van der Waals vibrational modes and internal rotation of N2. An ab initio calculation shows a Cs point group for the complex, in which the mass center of N2 is ∼0.35 nm above the benzene ring and the molecular axis of N2 is in the symmetry plane but tilted slightly away from the CH3 group by ∼2°. With the help of isotopic substitution, quantum mechanics calculations, and systematic comparisons, we have tentatively assigned all the observed spectral features. The van der Waals bonding is shown to have an inhibitory effect on the internal rotation of the CH3 group. Bond dissociation energies for the complex C6H5CH3⋯N2 in the excited electronic state and in the ground electronic state are estimated to be 494 and 474 cm−1, respectively, in good agreement with the calculated value.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0021-9606
,
1089-7690
Language:
English
Publisher:
AIP Publishing
Publication Date:
2003
detail.hit.zdb_id:
3113-6
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1473050-9
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