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The infrared (3200 to 400 cm−1) and Raman (3200 to 20 cm−1) spectra of gaseous and solid ethylsilane, CH3CH2SiH3, have been recorded. Additionally, the Raman spectrum of the liquid has been obtained with quantitative depolarization values. The SiH3 torsional mode has been observed as sum and difference bands with the silicon-hydrogen stretching vibration. Utilizing the torsional fundamental frequency of 132 cm−1 the threefold periodic barrier of 590 cm−1 (7.06 kJ/mol) has been obtained. Utilizing the frequencies of the silicon-hydrogen stretches, Si-H bond distances of 1.485 and 1.484 Å have been obtained for the bonds gauche and trans to the methyl group, respectively. Using previously reported rotational constants from seven different isotopomers, the r 0 parameters have been calculated and are compared to the corresponding r s parameters. A complete vibrational assignment is proposed that is consistent with the predicted frequencies utilizing the force constants from ab initio MP2/6-31G(d) calculations. Both the infrared intensities as well as the Raman activities and depolarization values have been obtained from the ab initio calculations. Complete equilibrium geometries have been determined by ab initio calculations employing the 6-31G(d), 6-311 + G(d,p), and 6-311+G(2d,2p) basis sets at levels of restricted Hartree–Fock (RHF) and/or Moller–Plesset (MP) to second order. The results are discussed and the theoretical values are compared to the experimental values when appropriate.
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Mohamed, T.A., Guirgis, G.A., Nashed, Y.E. et al. Spectra and Structures of Silicon-Containing Compounds. XXIV.* Raman and Infrared Spectra, r 0 Structural Parameters, Vibrational Assignment, Barriers to Internal Rotation, and Ab Initio Calculations of Ethylsilane. Structural Chemistry 9, 255–264 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1022426829370
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