ABSTRACT
The structures of monosubstituted azo(tetrazolepentazolium) cations (N11CHR(+)), oxygen-rich anions such as N(NO2)2(-), NO3(-), and ClO4(-), and the corresponding ion pairs are investigated using ab initio quantum chemistry calculations. The substituents (R) used are H, F, CH3, CN, NH2, OH, OCH3, N3, NF2, and C2H3. The stability of the protonated cation is explored by examining the decomposition pathway of the protonated cation (N11CH2(+)) to yield molecular N2 fragments. The heats of formation of these cations, which are based on isodesmic (bond type conserving) reactions, are dependent on the nature of the substituents. Ionic dimer structures are obtained, but side reactions including proton transfer, binding, and hydrogen bonding are observed in the gas phase. Implicit solvation studies are performed to determine the solution properties of the ion pairs.
ABSTRACT
The structures of protonated pentazole cations (RN5H+), oxygen-containing anions such as N(NO2)2-, NO3-, and ClO4- and the corresponding ion pairs are investigated by ab initio quantum chemistry calculations. The stability of the pentazole cation is explored by examining the decomposition pathways of several monosubstituted cations (RN5H+) to yield N2 and the corresponding azidinium cation. The heats of formation of these cations, which are based on isodesmic (bond-type conserving) reactions, are calculated. The proton-transfer reaction from the cation to the anion is investigated.
