Phosphine–borane derivatives. 10. Vibrational spectra of the dimethylphosphine adducts of boron trihalides

Abstract

The infrared (200–4000 cm−1) and Raman (0–3100 cm−1) spectra of (CH3)2PHBX3, (CH3)2PDBX3, and (CD3)2PHBX3, where X = Cl, Br, I, have been recorded in solid state and in solutions at room temperature. The fundamentals have been assigned on the basis of Cs molecular symmetry. A modified Urey–Bradley force field model has been used in calculating the frequencies and potential energy distributions as well as the force constants. The (P—B) force constant was found to be consistent with the structural change upon adduct formation.