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Gholami S, Aarabi M, Grabowski SJ. Theoretical Insights into Bifurcated Intramolecular Dihydrogen Bonds. Chemphyschem 2024; 25:e202300849. [PMID: 38061993 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202300849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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Two-ring intramolecular π-electron delocalization assisted dihydrogen bonds existing in (1Z,4Z)-1,4-dipentene-3-bora-1,5-diol and its symmetrically substituted derivatives have been analysed here since the MP2/6-311++G(d,p) calculations on these systems were performed. The influence of the coexistence of two intramolecular dihydrogen bonded rings in these molecular structures on properties of intramolecular dihydrogen bonds as well as on the π-electron delocalization within these rings was investigated. The comparison with corresponding structures of typical two-ring, so-called resonance-assisted, RAHB, systems was performed. The results of calculations show that such rings' coexistence leads to the weakening of dihydrogen bonds, similarly as for the typical two-ring RAHB systems. The Quantum Theory of ''Atoms in Molecules'' (QTAIM) was also applied here to get more details about the nature of dihydrogen bonds. Correlations between dihydrogen bond strength measures and other energetic, geometrical and topological parameters were also analysed. It was found that characteristics of bond critical points as well as of ring critical points are useful to estimate the strength of intramolecular dihydrogen bonds in two-ring dihydrogen bonded systems discussed here. The Natural Bond Orbital, NBO, approach parameters are also discussed as useful ones to describe properties of dihydrogen bonded systems.
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- Samira Gholami
- Department of Chemistry, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, 81746-73441, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, 81746-73441, Iran
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- Polimero eta Material Aurreratuak: Fisika, Kimika eta Teknologia, Kimika Fakultatea, Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea UPV/EHU & Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC), PK 1072, 20080, Donostia, Spain
- Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science, 48011, Bilbao, Spain
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Lim JM, Shim S, Bui HT, Kim J, Kim HJ, Hwa Y, Cho S. Substitution Effect of a Single Nitrogen Atom on π-Electronic Systems of Linear Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs): Theoretically Visualized Coexistence of Mono- and Polycyclic π-Electron Delocalization. Molecules 2024; 29:784. [PMID: 38398536 PMCID: PMC10892997 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29040784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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We theoretically investigated the nitrogen substitution effect on the molecular structure and π-electron delocalization in linear nitrogen-substituted polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (N-PAHs). Based on the optimized molecular structures and magnetic field-induced parameters of fused bi- and tricyclic linear N-PAHs, we found that the local π-electron delocalization of subcycles (e.g., mono- and bicyclic constituent moieties) in linear N-PAHs is preserved, despite deviation from ideal structures of parent monocycles. The introduction of a fused five-membered ring with a pyrrolic N atom (N-5MR) in linear N-PAHs significantly perturbs the π-electronic condition of the neighboring fused six-membered ring (6MR). Monocyclic pyrrole exhibits substantial bond length alternations, strongly influencing the π-electronic systems of both the fused N-5MR and 6MR in linear N-PAHs, depending on the location of shared covalent bonds. A fused six-membered ring with a graphitic N atom in an indolizine moiety cannot generate monocyclic π-electron delocalization but instead contributes to the formation of polycyclic π-electron delocalization. This is evidenced by bifurcated diatropic ring currents induced by an external magnetic field. In conclusion, the satisfaction of Hückel's 4n + 2 rule for both mono- and polycycles is crucial for understanding the overall π-electron delocalization. It is crucial to consider the unique characteristics of the three types of substituted N atoms and the spatial arrangement of 5MR and 6MR in N-PAHs.
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- Jong Min Lim
- Department of Chemistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Chemistry, Sunchon National University, Suncheon 57922, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Chemistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea; (H.T.B.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea; (H.T.B.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Chosun University, Gwangju 61452, Republic of Korea;
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- School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea; (H.T.B.); (J.K.)
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Cahlík A, Hellerstedt J, Mendieta-Moreno JI, Švec M, Santhini VM, Pascal S, Soler-Polo D, Erlingsson SI, Výborný K, Mutombo P, Marsalek O, Siri O, Jelínek P. Significance Of Nuclear Quantum Effects In Hydrogen Bonded Molecular Chains. ACS Nano 2021; 15:10357-10365. [PMID: 34033457 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c02572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In hydrogen-bonded systems, nuclear quantum effects such as zero-point motion and tunneling can significantly affect their material properties through underlying physical and chemical processes. Presently, direct observation of the influence of nuclear quantum effects on the strength of hydrogen bonds with resulting structural and electronic implications remains elusive, leaving opportunities for deeper understanding to harness their fascinating properties. We studied hydrogen-bonded one-dimensional quinonediimine molecular networks which may adopt two isomeric electronic configurations via proton transfer. Herein, we demonstrate that concerted proton transfer promotes a delocalization of π-electrons along the molecular chain, which enhances the cohesive energy between molecular units, increasing the mechanical stability of the chain and giving rise to distinctive electronic in-gap states localized at the ends. These findings demonstrate the identification of a class of isomeric hydrogen-bonded molecular systems where nuclear quantum effects play a dominant role in establishing their chemical and physical properties. This identification is a step toward the control of mechanical and electronic properties of low-dimensional molecular materials via concerted proton tunneling.
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- Aleš Cahlík
- Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., Cukrovarnicka 10, CZ-16200 Prague 6, Czech Republic
- Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Břehová 78/7, CZ-11519 Prague 1, Czech Republic
- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Palacký University, Šlechtitelů 27, CZ-78371 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., Cukrovarnicka 10, CZ-16200 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., Cukrovarnicka 10, CZ-16200 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., Cukrovarnicka 10, CZ-16200 Prague 6, Czech Republic
- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Palacký University, Šlechtitelů 27, CZ-78371 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., Cukrovarnicka 10, CZ-16200 Prague 6, Czech Republic
- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Palacký University, Šlechtitelů 27, CZ-78371 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, CINaM, UMR 7325, Campus de Luminy, F-13288 Marseille Cedex 09 France
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- Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Campus Cantoblanco, ES-28049, Madrid, Spain
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- School of Science and Engineering, Reykjavik University, Menntavegi 1, IS-101 Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., Cukrovarnicka 10, CZ-16200 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., Cukrovarnicka 10, CZ-16200 Prague 6, Czech Republic
- Department of Petrochemistry and Refining, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
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- Charles University, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Ke Karlovu 3, CZ-12116 Prague 2, Czech Republic
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- Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, CINaM, UMR 7325, Campus de Luminy, F-13288 Marseille Cedex 09 France
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- Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., Cukrovarnicka 10, CZ-16200 Prague 6, Czech Republic
- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Palacký University, Šlechtitelů 27, CZ-78371 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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Fimberger M, Luef KP, Payerl C, Fischer RC, Stelzer F, Kállay M, Wiesbrock F. The π-Electron Delocalization in 2-Oxazolines Revisited: Quantification and Comparison with Its Analogue in Esters. Materials (Basel) 2015; 8:5385-5397. [PMID: 28184258 PMCID: PMC5295637 DOI: 10.3390/ma8085249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The single crystal X-ray analysis of the ester-functionalized 2-oxazoline, methyl 3-(4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl)propanoate, revealed π-electron delocalization along the N–C–O segment in the 2-oxazoline pentacycle to significant extent, which is comparable to its counterpart along the O–C–O segment in the ester. Quantum chemical calculations based on the experimental X-ray geometry of the molecule supported the conjecture that the N–C–O segment has a delocalized electronic structure similar to an ester group. The calculated bond orders were 1.97 and 1.10 for the N=C and C–O bonds, and the computed partial charges for the nitrogen and oxygen atoms of −0.43 and −0.44 were almost identical. In the ester group, the bond orders were 1.94 and 1.18 for the C–O bonds, while the partial charges of the oxygen atom are −0.49 and −0.41, which demonstrates the similar electronic structure of the N–C–O and O–C–O segments. In 2-oxazolines, despite the higher electronegativity of the oxygen atom (compared to the nitrogen atom), the charges of the hetero atoms oxygen and nitrogen are equalized due to the delocalization, and it also means that a cationic attack on the nitrogen is possible, enabling regioselectivity during the initiation of the cationic ring-opening polymerization of 2-oxazoline monomers, which is a prerequisite for the synthesis of materials with well-defined structures.
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- Martin Fimberger
- Polymer Competence Center Leoben, Roseggerstrasse 12, 8700 Leoben, Austria; E-Mails: (M.F.); (K.P.L.)
- Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Materials, Graz University of Technology, NAWI Graz, Stremayrgasse 9, 8010 Graz, Austria; E-Mails: (C.P.); (F.S.)
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- Polymer Competence Center Leoben, Roseggerstrasse 12, 8700 Leoben, Austria; E-Mails: (M.F.); (K.P.L.)
- Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Materials, Graz University of Technology, NAWI Graz, Stremayrgasse 9, 8010 Graz, Austria; E-Mails: (C.P.); (F.S.)
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- Polymer Competence Center Leoben, Roseggerstrasse 12, 8700 Leoben, Austria; E-Mails: (M.F.); (K.P.L.)
- Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Materials, Graz University of Technology, NAWI Graz, Stremayrgasse 9, 8010 Graz, Austria; E-Mails: (C.P.); (F.S.)
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, NAWI Graz, Stremayrgasse 9, 8010 Graz, Austria; E-Mail:
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- Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Materials, Graz University of Technology, NAWI Graz, Stremayrgasse 9, 8010 Graz, Austria; E-Mails: (C.P.); (F.S.)
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- MTA-BME Lendület Quantum Chemistry Research Group, Department of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, P.O. Box 91, 1521 Budapest, Hungary; E-Mail:
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- Polymer Competence Center Leoben, Roseggerstrasse 12, 8700 Leoben, Austria; E-Mails: (M.F.); (K.P.L.)
- Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mail: ; Tel.: +43-3842-42962-42; Fax: +43-3842-42962-6
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Wu Y, Frasconi M, Gardner DM, McGonigal PR, Schneebeli ST, Wasielewski MR, Stoddart JF. Electron delocalization in a rigid cofacial naphthalene-1,8:4,5-bis(dicarboximide) dimer. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2014; 53:9476-81. [PMID: 25044761 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201403816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Investigating through-space electronic communication between discrete cofacially oriented aromatic π-systems is fundamental to understanding assemblies as diverse as double-stranded DNA, organic photovoltaics and thin-film transistors. A detailed understanding of the electronic interactions involved rests on making the appropriate molecular compounds with rigid covalent scaffolds and π-π distances in the range of ca. 3.5 Å. Reported herein is an enantiomeric pair of doubly-bridged naphthalene-1,8:4,5-bis(dicarboximide) (NDI) cyclophanes and the characterization of four of their electronic states, namely 1) the ground state, 2) the exciton coupled singlet excited state, 3) the radical anion with strong through-space interactions between the redox-active NDI molecules, and 4) the diamagnetic diradical dianion using UV/Vis/NIR, EPR and ENDOR spectroscopies in addition to X-ray crystallography. Despite the unfavorable Coulombic repulsion, the singlet diradical dianion dimer of NDI shows a more pronounced intramolecular π-π stacking interaction when compared with its neutral analog.
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- Yilei Wu
- Center for the Chemistry of Integrated Systems, Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208-3113 (USA); Argonne-Northwestern Solar Energy Research (ANSER) Center, Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208-3113 (USA)
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