Abstract
A systematic understanding of the v3 fundamental rovibronic structure of transition metal hexafluorides in general and WF6 and ReF6 in particular is discussed. The high resolution Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) and diode laser spectra obtained and analyzed confirm the theoretical expectation of completely different spectral structure of two prototypes for a closed shell hexafluoride molecule. The rovibrational spectra of the v3 stretching fundamental of WF6 show a simple structure under conditions of supersonic jet cooling, allowing for a straightforward analysis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3196-3207 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Chemical Physics |
Volume | 117 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Aug 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |