Molecular Hydrogen as a Proton Donor in HH···F Hydrogen Bonds—BF4−···(H2)n Clusters
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The MP2/6‐311++G(d,p) calculations are performed to analyze geometric, energetic, and topological parameters of BF4−···(H2)n clusters (n up to 8). These analyses are supported by the Natural Bond Orbitals method and the Quantum Theory in Atoms in Molecules approach. The BF4− anion acts as the Lewis base since its whole molecular surface is characterized by the negative electrostatic potential. The hydrogen molecules in clusters are considered to play the role of Lewis acid ligands. These ligands are located linearly in directions being the elongation of BF bonds if the number of H2 molecules in the cluster does not exceed 4. For the greater clusters (n ≥ 5), all H2 molecules tend to form linear HH···F arrangements, or nearly so. However, the BF···H angles are sometimes far from linearity. The HH···F interactions may be classified as hydrogen bonds; the analysis of such interactions is also performed.
Source: ChemPhysChem
Author: Sławomir J. Grabowski
Language: English
Subfield: Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Field: Chemistry
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,550
OpenAlex ID: W4410748176