Vibrational frequencies and structural determination of methoxygermane

The vibrational frequencies and corresponding normal mode assignments of methoxygermane (CH3OGeH3) are examined theoretically using the gaussian 98 set of quantum chemistry codes. All normal modes were successfully assigned to one of 11 types of motion predicted by a group theoretical analysis (C-H stretch, Ge-H stretch, C-O stretch, Ge-O stretch, H-C-H bend, H-Ge-H bend, Ge-O-C bend, CH3 rock, CH3 twist, GeH3 rock, and GeH3 twist). Theoretical infrared and Raman intensities are reported. The molecular orbitals and bonding of methoxygermane are examined.