Abstract
Matrix-isolation IR spectroscopy has been employed to study a series of H-bonded complexes of H 2O, HCl or HBr with alphatic esters or thiolesters. In all systems two structurally different 1:1 complexes have been detected : a complex involving the carbonyl 0-atom of the bases which was characterized by fairly large shifts Δν HX, and a structure bonded at the esteralkoxy 0 or thiolester S-atom with smaller shifts Δν HX. The results are confirmed by recent theoretical predictions. For methylacetate. H 2O detailed structural information has been obtained for 2:1 and 1:2 complexes. The results further suggest an almost equal basicity of acetate and thiolacetate towards acids in matrices.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
