Microwave Spectrum and Analysis of 2,3,6-trifluorophenol
School Name
South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Grade Level
12th Grade
Presentation Topic
Chemistry
Presentation Type
Mentored
Abstract
We have measured the microwave spectrum of 2,3,6-trifluorophenol for the first time. Using a custom-built chirped-pulse Fourier transform microwave (CP-FTMW) spectrometer, we measured the spectrum in the 8 – 18 GHz range. To support our analysis, we performed ab initio calculations at the B3LYP/6-311+G(d,p) level of theory. We will present on the spectrometer design, the rotational constants of the 2,3,6-trifluorophenol, and the distortion constants of the same molecule. This study is one of a series of studies performed in our laboratory on di- and tri-fluorophenols.
Recommended Citation
Ahmed, Nadia and Sarkar, Rohan, "Microwave Spectrum and Analysis of 2,3,6-trifluorophenol" (2024). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 433.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2024/all/433
Location
RITA 363
Start Date
3-23-2024 11:00 AM
Presentation Format
Oral Only
Group Project
Yes
Microwave Spectrum and Analysis of 2,3,6-trifluorophenol
RITA 363
We have measured the microwave spectrum of 2,3,6-trifluorophenol for the first time. Using a custom-built chirped-pulse Fourier transform microwave (CP-FTMW) spectrometer, we measured the spectrum in the 8 – 18 GHz range. To support our analysis, we performed ab initio calculations at the B3LYP/6-311+G(d,p) level of theory. We will present on the spectrometer design, the rotational constants of the 2,3,6-trifluorophenol, and the distortion constants of the same molecule. This study is one of a series of studies performed in our laboratory on di- and tri-fluorophenols.
