ISSN:
0020-7608
Keywords:
Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modeling
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Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
In this work, we study theoretically the thermal decomposition of weak dative complexes (namely, the complexes between BH3, BeH2, or LiH and ammonia or water). The most accurate calculations have been carried out at the MP4sdtq/6-311++G(3df,2p) level on MP2full/6-31G** fully optimized geometries. The transition structures for hydrogen evolution are described. The rate constants were obtained using conventional transition-state theory. Stability conditions for the complexes were considered. Water complexes are less stable than are the corresponding ammonia derivatives. Lithium complexes seem to be very unstable. It seems that beryllium compounds could be synthesized. Borane derivatives are known experimentally. We find, as observed, that the first hydrogen evolution occurs only above room temperature. Iminoborane seems not to be easily accessible under pyrolysis conditions. Other reactions require less activation energy. Finally, the early stages of the ammonia-borane pyrolysis and paths to open-chain polymers as well as to cyclic structures are described. © 1993 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Additional Material:
6 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/qua.560480203
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