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Inductive and steric effects on the gas-phase structure of tert-butyl acetate. Electron diffraction and ab initio MO investigations

Journal Article · · Journal of Physical Chemistry

Gas electron diffusion and HF/4-21 G calculations on geometric parameters and harmonic force constants are used to study the molecular structure of tert-butyl acetate. This determined that C{sub 1} = O{sub 2} is (cis) to O{sub 4}-C{sub 5} and the tert-butyl group is staggered to the C{sub 1}-O{sub 4} bond. The structural parameters are also determined. C{sub 1}-O{sub 4} bond length shortening is rationalized in terms of the resonance effect and the electron-releasing inductive effect of substituents. 29 refs., 4 figs., 4 tabs.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
437439
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry Journal Issue: 35 Vol. 98; ISSN JPCHAX; ISSN 0022-3654
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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