Transition states and charge analyses along the IRC for the singlet chlorocarbenes insertions into C–H bond of alkanes

The insertions of singlet chlorocarbenes into C–H of methane and ethane have been investigated at MP2 and DFT level of theories using 6-31g(d,p) basis set. The CCSD is also followed for methane. The IRC of the TS formation is analyzed in terms of Mulliken, NPA and ESP derived charges. Mulliken, NPA...

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Published in:Chemical physics letters 2006-10, Vol.430 (4), p.414-419
Main Authors: Ramalingam, M., Ramasami, K., Venuvanalingam, P.
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Language:English
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Summary:The insertions of singlet chlorocarbenes into C–H of methane and ethane have been investigated at MP2 and DFT level of theories using 6-31g(d,p) basis set. The CCSD is also followed for methane. The IRC of the TS formation is analyzed in terms of Mulliken, NPA and ESP derived charges. Mulliken, NPA and ESP derived charge analyses have been carried out along the minimal energy reaction path using the IRC method for 1CHCl and 1CCl 2 insertion into C–H bonds of methane and ethane. Transition states (TS) of these reactions have been investigated at HF, MP2, CCSD (for methane only) and DFT levels with 6-31g (d,p) basis set. G3MP2 calculations have significantly improved the energetics. The occurrence of TSs either in the electrophilic or nucleophilic phase has been identified through NBO charge analyses in addition to the net charge flow to the carbene.
ISSN:0009-2614
1873-4448
DOI:10.1016/j.cplett.2006.08.135