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Item Matrix-isolation IR spectroscopy and quantum chemical characterisation of SOCl2 and [SOCl2 single bondHCl] clusters(Elsevier, 2025-11) Chakraborty, Amrita; Chakraborty, ShamikThe IR spectra of thionyl chloride (SOCl2) are reported for the first time under matrix-isolation conditions in argon and nitrogen matrices, focusing on symmetric and antisymmetric stretching, and stretching modes. Spontaneous hydrolysis of SOCl2 to SO2 and HCl is observed, as evidenced by distinct IR peaks. Two conformers of and three conformers of [ ] have been identified on their respective potential energy surfaces. The formation of two dimer conformers is confirmed by characteristic SOCl2 modes, while the formation of three [ ] clusters is confirmed by red-shifts in the HCl stretching frequency mode.Item IR spectra of CH2I2 in Ar and N2 cryomatrices: Evidence of unusual band splitting in N2 matrix(Springer, 2022-08) Chakraborty, Amrita; Chakraborty, ShamikMatrix isolation IR spectra of in matrix are analysed using IR spectra obtained in the Ar matrix, quantum chemical calculations, and molecular point group symmetry to determine the origin of the unusual splitting observed in the antisymmetric stretching (), rocking (), wagging (), and antisymmetric stretching () modes of only in matrix and not in Ar matrix. The , , , and vibrational modes belong to either or irreducible representations under point group symmetry. IR spectra in matrix is reported for the first time. IR spectra recorded in Ar matrix are consistent with previous reports. Electronic structure calculations have been performed to obtain simulated IR spectra of with and point group symmetries, conformers, [-], and [-]. IR spectra obtained in Ar and matrices originate from , , and splitting of IR peaks in matrix. Splitting of the IR peaks of in solid state is described by Davydov splitting or factor group splitting. The observed splitting of IR peaks in matrix is due to the lowering of symmetry of from to one of its sub groups due to the perturbation of the rigid matrix that possess quadrupole moment.Item IR spectra of in Ar and cryomatrices: Evidence of unusual band splitting in matrix(Elsevier, 2022-08) Chakraborty, Amrita; Chakraborty, ShamikMatrix isolation IR spectra of in matrix are analysed using IR spectra obtained in the Ar matrix, quantum chemical calculations, and molecular point group symmetry to determine the origin of the unusual splitting observed in the antisymmetric stretching (), rocking (), wagging (), and antisymmetric stretching () modes of only in matrix and not in Ar matrix. The , , , and vibrational modes belong to either or irreducible representations under point group symmetry. IR spectra in matrix is reported for the first time. IR spectra recorded in Ar matrix are consistent with previous reports. Electronic structure calculations have been performed to obtain simulated IR spectra of with and point group symmetries, conformers, [-], and [-]. IR spectra obtained in Ar and matrices originate from , , and splitting of IR peaks in matrix. Splitting of the IR peaks of in solid state is described by Davydov splitting or factor group splitting. The observed splitting of IR peaks in matrix is due to the lowering of symmetry of from to one of its sub groups due to the perturbation of the rigid matrix that possess quadrupole moment.Item Investigation of [CHCl3-CH3OH] complex using matrix-isolation IR spectroscopy and quantum chemical calculation: Evidence of hydrogen- and halogen-bonding interaction(Elsevier, 2022-03) Chakraborty, Amrita; Chakraborty, ShamikMixture of CHCl3-CH3OH is a popular non-aqueous solvent mixture that exhibits strong synergistic solvation. The specific interaction between the CHCl3 and CH3OH is investigated using 1:1 complex in N2 matrix along with electronic structure calculation. Three different type of interactions are possible between CHCl3 and CH3OH at the molecular level: C-HO hydrogen bond, O-HCl hydrogen bond, and C-ClO halogen bond. One C-HO hydrogen bond minimum, two O-HCl hydrogen bond minima, and one C-ClO halogen bond minimum are obtained on the [CHCl3-CH3OH] dimer potential energy surface. Formation of C-HO hydrogen bonded and C-ClO halogen bonded 1:1 complex of [CHCl3-CH3OH] in N2 matrix is confirmed using experimental and simulated IR spectra. The outcome of the current work would help to explain the specific interactions present in CHCl3 and CH3OH binary solvent mixture and to estimate the responses of such non-aqueous solvent mixture.