Molecular polarisability. The dipole moments, molar Kerr constants, and conformations as solutes of thioanisole and some para-substituted thioanisoles

Abstract
Dipole moments and molar Kerr constants are reported for the molecules p-X·C6H4·SMe (X = H, Cl, Br, or NO2) examined as solutes in carbon tetrachloride and in benzene. The experimental data are analysed to provide information on the preferred solute conformations and on the incidence and stereospecificity of benzene–solute complex formation.