ISSN:
1089-7690
Source:
AIP Digital Archive
Topics:
Physics
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Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
We present high resolution, infrared laser absorption spectra of (DF)3 in a slit supersonic jet expansion. In contrast to previous structureless near IR spectra of (HF)3, the (DF)3 data reveal clear rotational structure characteristic of a cyclic, 6-membered "ring,'' and therefore provide the first accurate experimental evidence for the equilibrium geometry of any hydrogen fluoride oligomer beyond the well-studied dimer. Furthermore, the spectra display homogeneous rotational fine structure 2–3 orders of magnitude in excess of what could be anticipated from a single vibrational band. Analysis of this fine structure elucidates a novel IVR mechanism which involves single hydrogen bond cleavage, and consequent opening of the (DF)3 ring on the 40 ps time scale.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.464860