“…The model used to fit the PPG C−O−C IR region consists of Gaussian bands at ∼1155, ∼1110, and ∼1060 cm -1 . The band at ∼1110 cm -1 is a mixture of ν(COC) a and ν(COC) s where the subscripts a and s denote respectively asymmetric and symmetric stretching modes. ,, Due to the weakening of the COC bond caused by cation coordination, an additional peak appears at ∼1085 cm -1 . , The degenerate triflate anion SO 3 asymmetric stretch, ν 3 (E‘), consists of three components in the region 1240−1300 cm -1 and the corresponding spectra were fitted using a four component Gaussian model including the ν(CF 3 ) s band at ∼1225 cm -1 . − , For the NaCF 3 SO 3 and LiCF 3 SO 3 samples, the SO 3 symmetric stretch was analyzed by using a three-component model according to previous assignments. , For the lithium complex these three components occur at about 1032, 1042, and 1052 cm -1 , allowing for bands corresponding to respectively “free” anions, contact-ion pairs and higher aggregates; for the sodium complex these frequencies shift to 1032, 1037, and 1046 cm -1 because of the larger ionic radius and, therefore, weaker interaction. The 1042-cm -1 band has also been interpreted to contain the (CF 3 SO - 3 ) 2 Li + triplet .…”