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Theoretical study of the properties of BH/sub 3/NH/sub 3/

Journal Article · · J. Chem. Phys.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5655038
Borane monoammoniate (BH/sub 3/NH/sub 3/) has been studied using several ab initio electronic structure methods and Gaussian basis sets. Equilibrium geometries have been computed at the Hartree--Fock level and, using the electron-correlated Moller--Plesset perturbation method, carried out to third order (MP3) with double-zeta polarized quality basis sets. The computed MP3 geometry is in close agreement with recent microwave data; electron correlation is found to be necessary for a proper description of the B--N distance. Hartree--Fock dipole moments and harmonic vibrational frequencies are presented and discussed. Moller--Plesset perturbation theory carried out to fourth order with triple-zeta plus polarization basis sets is used to compute a B--N dissociation energy of 34.7 kcal mol/sup -1/ and a (Hartree--Fock zero-point corrected) rotational barrier of 2.065 kcal mol/sup -1/, which is in excellent agreement with the experimental value. Analysis of the dissociation energy as a function of perturbation order indicates that terms involving triple and quadruple substitutions are required in the dissociation energy.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, California 94550
OSTI ID:
5655038
Journal Information:
J. Chem. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Chem. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 79:6; ISSN JCPSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English