Formation of dimeric parent cations in aromatic hydrocarbons☆

Sieck, LW; Gorden jr., R

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856048

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Journal Article

Year

1976

Language

English

HERO ID 856048
In Press No
Year 1976
Title Formation of dimeric parent cations in aromatic hydrocarbons☆
Authors Sieck, LW; Gorden jr., R
Journal International Journal of Mass Spectrometry and Ion Physics
Volume 19
Issue 3
Page Numbers 269-286
Abstract Third-order rate coefficients have been determined at 295 K for the formation of dimeric parent cations in benzene, benzene-d6, toluene, the xylenes, mesitylene, and fluoro- and chlorobenzene using the NBS high pressure photoionization mass spectrometer. The reactions are all quite fast, the rate coefficients falling in the range 0.5-6 · 10-25 cm6 molecule-2 s-1. The differences in rates observed are rationalized in terms of structural (geometric) considerations, and upper limits are established for the binding energies in (C6H6)2+ and (C6H5CH3)2+. The temperature dependence for production of (C6D6)2+ has been determined from 227 to 316 K, and the rate coefficient seems to obey a simple 1/T relationship over this range. The detection of trimeric species in benzene is also reported for the first time. Additional experiments involving benzene-nitric oxide mixtures are also reported, which include detection of an apparent equilibrium of the type NO+ + C6H6 ⇆ C6H6+ + NO. © 1976.
Doi 10.1016/0020-7381(76)80011-3
Url http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/0020738176800113
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