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Area of Science:

  • Computational Chemistry
  • Molecular Interactions
  • Quantum Chemistry

Background:

  • Anisole (C(6)H(5)OCH(3)) and boron trifluoride (BF(3)) are key molecules in various chemical processes.
  • Understanding their complexation is crucial for predicting reaction pathways and material properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the structures, energetics, and binding characteristics of anisole-BF(3) complexes.
  • To differentiate between Lewis acid-base adducts and van der Waals complexes.
  • To determine the most stable complexation stoichiometry and its relevance to experimental observations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized MP2 and B3LYP computational methods.
  • Employed 6-31+G(d,p) and 6-311+G(d,p) basis sets for high-accuracy calculations.
  • Performed Charge Decomposition Analysis (CDA) to analyze bonding interactions.

Main Results:

  • Both MP2 and B3LYP methods predicted consistent structures and relative stabilities for 1:1 anisole-BF(3) complexes.
  • CDA identified two primary interaction types: Lewis acid-base adducts and van der Waals complexes.
  • MP2 calculations indicated that adduct formation is thermodynamically favorable at room temperature.
  • The most stable 1:2 complex involved both Lewis acid-base and van der Waals interactions.
  • Calculated binding energy for the 1:1 complex closely matched experimental heat of formation.

Conclusions:

  • The 1:1 anisole-BF(3) complex is the most likely species in mixtures.
  • Complex formation involves significant charge donation from anisole's oxygen to BF(3).
  • Van der Waals interactions play a role in both 1:1 and 1:2 complex stabilization.