Infrared rigidochromism: A new effect in the IR spectra of the excited states of coordination compounds

Ian P. Clark, Michael W. George, Frank P.A. Johnson, James J. Turner

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Abstract

The magnitude of the shift in the v(CO) IR spectrum of the MLCT excited state of [Re(CO)3Cl(bipy)] (bipy = 2,2′-bipyridyl) in PrCN-EtCN solution, compared with the ground-state spectrum, decreases on cooling from fluid to glass; this 'infrared rigidochromic' effect is explained by the change in character of the MLCT state on glass formation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1587-1588
Number of pages2
JournalChemical Communications
Issue number13
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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