Cooperative effects in novel LiF∕HF⋯LiF⋯XF (X = F, Cl, Br) clusters.

Publication Year
2013

Type

Journal Article
Abstract

Highly stable trimeric clusters of general formula LiF∕HF⋯LiF⋯XF (X = F, Cl, Br) are predicted computationally. These clusters involve a LiF⋯XF dyad, with both the positively charged Li and negatively charged F atom of LiF non-covalently bonded to the X atom of XF. A third molecule (LiF or HF) is complexed to this dyad via ionic-type F⋯Li and Li(H)⋯F interactions to form a substantially stronger cluster.

Journal
The Journal of chemical physics
Volume
138
Issue
16
Pages
164313
ISSN Number
1089-7690
Alternate Journal
J Chem Phys
PMID
23635144