Abstract
The density functional theory (DFT)-based Becke's three parameter hybrid exchange functional and Lee-Yang-Parr correlation functional (B3LYP) calculations have been performed to understand the role of encapsulation of Na(+) and F(-) ions on the Diels-Alder reactivity of C(32). In this context, C(32) has been taken as the dienophile and cis-1,3-butadiene has been considered as diene. Results obtained from the calculations on the Na(+)@C(32) and F(-)@C(32) have also been compared with that of C(32). It is found from the results that encapsulated Na(+) ion acts as a catalyst, whereas the encapsulated F(-) does not accelerate the reaction between C(32) and cis-1,3-butadiene. Thus, the reactivity of F(-)@C(32) is less than that of free C(32) and Na(+)@C(32). Formation of adduct involving [5,5]-B bond is preferred over other bonds. The energy decomposition analysis has been applied to understand the role of confinement on an encaged ion. The part played by the charge transfer interaction is evident from the NBO analysis. The frontier orbital analysis points out that the reaction is driven by the normal electron demand.
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