ISSN:
1089-7690
Source:
AIP Digital Archive
Topics:
Physics
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Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Using crossed molecular beams we have studied the dynamics of several electron transfer reactions, A+B→A++B−, where A is an organic base and B is SnCl4, SbF5, or TiCl4. We propose a simple, modified stripping model whereby the electron jumps at the point where the ionic and covalent surfaces cross to form a pair of ions produced by a vertical, Franck–Condon transition. All initial energy in excess of this vertical threshold appears in the translational energy of the products. This model is verified in one case where the vertical ionization potential and electron affinity are known and is then used to obtain a rough vertical electron affinity of SbF5. Except at the lowest energies all the reactions follow this modified stripping mechanism.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.448318
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