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
Oral Presentation Award
3rd Place
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.
