457. Molecular polarisability. Anisotropic polarisability of the cyanogroup from molar Kerr constants and dipole moments of eight nitriles

R. J W Le Fèvre*, B. J. Orr, G. L D Ritchie

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Abstract

Molar Kerr constants and apparent dipole moments are recorded at 25° for acetonitrile, propionitrile, isobutyronitrile, t-butyl cyanide, chloroacetonitrile, trichloroacetonitrile, and benzonitrile, all in carbon tetrachloride, and for malononitrile in benzene. Inductive effects in these molecules are briefly discussed. Estimates of the anisotropic polarisability of the C-CN group in various environments are obtained. A regular increase of anisotropy is apparent for the C-CN group in the series MeCN, MeCH 2·CN, Me2CH·CN, Me3C·CN. The C-CN data from MeCN are satisfactorily applicable to Cl3C· CN, whilst, for ClCH2·CN, those from Me2CH· CN are most appropriate. The results for CH2(CN)2 anomalous, suggesting either bending of the C-CN group, exaltation effects, or solute-solvent interactions. The C-CN group polarisability in C 6H5·CN is much more anisotropic than in the aliphatic nitriles.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2499-2505
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of the Chemical Society (Resumed)
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1965
Externally publishedYes

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