Photodissociation of n-heptane molecular ion: Real-time investigation of consecutive reactions

Joong Chul Choe, Myung Soo Kim

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Abstract

Photodissociation of the n-heptane molecular ion has been studied using mass-analyzed ion kinetic energy spectrometry. The photodissociation has been found to occur through various competing reactions. Most importantly, the present technique provides a means to investigate consecutive reactions in real time. Six consecutive two-step dissociation reactions of n-heptane molecular ion have been identified. The rate constant for the second step in the production of propyl ion via pentyl ion intermediate has been determined on a nanosecond time scale.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)726-732
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Physical Chemistry
Volume96
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1992

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