Infrared spectroscopy of [XFeC24H12]+ (X = C5H5, C5(CH3)5) complexes in the gas phase: experimental and computational studies of astrophysical interest.
We report the first experimental mid-infrared (700-1600 cm (-1)) multiple-photon dissociation (IRMPD) spectra of [XFeC 24H 12] (+) (X = C 5H 5 or Cp, C 5(CH 3) 5 or Cp*) complexes in the gas phase obtained using the free electron laser for infrared experiments. The experimental results are complemented with theoretical infrared (IR) absorption spectra calculated with methods based on density functional theory. The isomers in which the XFe unit is coordinated to an outer ring of C 24H 12 (+) (Out isomers) were calculated to be the most stable ones. From the comparison between the experimental and calculated spectra, we could derive that, (i) for [CpFeC 24H 12] (+) complexes, the (1)A Out isomer appears to be the best candidate to be formed in the experiment but the presence of the (1)A In higher energy isomer in minor abundance is also plausible; and (ii) for [Cp*FeC 24H 12] (+) complexes, the three calculated Out isomers of similar energy are likely to be present simultaneously, in qualitative agreement with the observed dissociation patterns. This study also emphasizes the threshold effect in the IRMPD spectrum below which IR bands cannot be observed and evidence strong mode coupling effects in the [XFeC 24H 12] (+) species. The effect of the coordination of Fe in weakening the bands of C 24H 12 (+) in the 1000-1600 cm (-1) region is confirmed, which is of interest to search for such complexes in interstellar environments.
Simon
Aude
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Centre d'Etude Spatiale des Rayonnements, Université Toulouse III-CNRS, Observatoire Midi-Pyrénées, 9 Avenue du Colonel Roche, BP 44346, 31028 Toulouse Cedex 4, France.
Joblin
Christine
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Polfer
Nick
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Oomens
Jos
J
D055580:Astronomical Phenomena; D001256:Astronomy; D003198:Computer Simulation; D005296:Ferrous Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*; D005740:Gases / Q000737:chemistry; D007834:Lasers; D013058:Mass Spectrometry / Q000379:methods; D008956:Models, Chemical; D008968:Molecular Conformation; D010777:Photochemistry; D013055:Spectrophotometry, Infrared / Q000379:methods; D013237:Stereoisomerism
D005296:Ferrous Compounds; D005740:Gases