Double-pulse dichromatic photolysis of fac-CIRe(CO){sub 3}L{sub 2} (L=4-phenylpyridine or 4-cyanopyridine): Photohomolysis of Re-L bonds insuced by irradiation of photochemically unreactive charge transfer states

Journal Article · Thu Apr 02 04:00:00 EST 1992 · Journal of Physical Chemistry

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100186a052· OSTI ID:263822

Feliz, M; Ferraudi, G ^[1]

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1. Univ., of Notre Dame, IN (United States)

Photochemical reactions of fac-ClRe(CO){sub 3}L{sub 2} (L=4-phenylpyridine or 4-cyanopyridine), were investigated by sequential biphotonic excitations: one laser flash was used for the preparation of the compounds in the lowest lying MLCT (Re{r_arrow}) state and another flash for the irradiation of the compounds in such excited states. These photolyses led to photodecompostions into CIRe(CO){sub 3}L{sup +} and L{sup .} in a charge transfer state placed 40 Kk above ground state. Quantum yields determined or various excitation energies show that not all the excited state populated in monophotonic excitations can be reached under the sequential biphotonic regime. Therefore, photogeneration of the biradical intermediate, ClRe(CO){sub 3}L{sup +} and L{sup .}, from ligand-centered states has not been detected in these experiments. Results from monophotonic and biphotonic excitations have been used for a semiquantitative mapping of the excited-state potential surfaces. 41 refs., 6 figs.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 263822
• Journal Information: Journal of Physical Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 96; ISSN JPCHAX; ISSN 0022-3654
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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