- P-ISSN 1225-0163
- E-ISSN 2288-8985
The geometrical parameters, vibrational frequencies, and adiabatic electron affinities (AEAs) for c-CnF2n (n=8, 9) and C10F18 (perfluorodecalin) have been investigated using various quantum mechanical techniques. The possible structures for the neutrals and anions of c-PFA are fully optimized and electron affinities are predicted using energy difference between the neutral and anion. The harmonic vibrational frequencies are also determined and zero-point vibrational energies (ZPVEs) are considered for the better prediction of the electron affinities. The electron affinities are predicted to be 1.18 eV for c-C8F16 (ortho), 1.37 eV for c-C9F18,and 1.38 eV for C10F18 (perfluorodecalin) at the MP2 level of theory after ZPVE correction.