Structure and reactivity studies of CoHNO{sup +} in the gas phase
The structure and energetics of three CoHNO{sup +} isomers [HCo(NO){sup +} (1), Co(HNO){sup +} (2), Co(NOH){sup +} (3)] were probed by using density functional theory (DFT). Theory predicts that 2 is the most stable structure with 1 and 3 14.1 and 15.4 kcal/mol less stable. The transition states for 2 {yields} 1 and 2 {yields} 3 conversions were not located. DFT calculations predict D{degree}(CoH{sup +}-NO) = 34.6 kcal/mol and D{degree}(Co{sup +}-HNO) = 45.5 kcal/mol. The gas-phase ion chemistry of CoHNO{sup +} was also studied by using Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance (FTICR) mass spectrometry. CID and SORI-CID of CoHNO{sup +} yield competitive formation of Co{sup +}, CoH{sup +}, and CoNO{sup +}. These results suggest that the barrier for 2 {yields} 1 conversion is less than 45.5 kcal/mol. Reactions with simple molecules were dominated by NO and HNO displacements. Potential energy surface diagrams are presented to explain these displacement reactions. Surprisingly, CoHNO{sup +} reacts with methane by dehydrogenation to yield CoCH{sub 3}NO{sup +}. Studies suggest CH{sub 3}CoNO{sup +} rather than Co(CH{sub 3}NO){sup +}as the structure for this ion.
- Research Organization:
- Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-87ER13766
- OSTI ID:
- 20013047
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Physical Chemistry A: Molecules, Spectroscopy, Kinetics, Environment, amp General Theory, Vol. 103, Issue 50; Other Information: PBD: 16 Dec 1999; ISSN 1089-5639
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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