Formation of the Matrix-Isolated Difluoromethylselanes XCF2SeH (X = H, Cl) Through Photolysis of Selenoacetic Acids, XCF2C(O)SeH

Two hitherto unknown difluoromethylselanes, HCF2SeH and ClCF2SeH, were formed by photolysis of difluoroselenoacetic and chlorodifluoroselenoacetic acids isolated in solid argon. The progress of the photolysis was monitored by FTIR spectroscopy. The photoproducts were identified by comparison of expe...

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Published in:European journal of inorganic chemistry 2013-09, Vol.2013 (26), p.4585-4594
Main Authors: Gómez Castaño, Jovanny A., Romano, Rosana M., Beckers, Helmut, Willner, Helge, Della Védova, Carlos O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acids
Density functional calculations
Matrix isolation
Photochemistry
Selanes
Selenium
Spectrum analysis
Vibrational spectroscopy
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Summary:Two hitherto unknown difluoromethylselanes, HCF2SeH and ClCF2SeH, were formed by photolysis of difluoroselenoacetic and chlorodifluoroselenoacetic acids isolated in solid argon. The progress of the photolysis was monitored by FTIR spectroscopy. The photoproducts were identified by comparison of experimental with theoretically predicted spectra and reported spectra for known species. The photochemical decomposition mechanisms of HCF2C(O)SeH and ClCF2C(O)SeH is presented. Matrix photochemistry has been successfully employed for the formation of two hitherto unknown selane molecules, HCF2SeH and ClCF2SeH, by starting from HCF2C(O)SeH and ClCF2C(O)SeH acids. The species were identified through their IR spectra, with the assistance of ab initio and DFT methods.
ISSN:1434-1948
1099-0682
DOI:10.1002/ejic.201300322