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Title: Electron transfer rates from vibrational quantum states

Journal Article · · Journal of Physical Chemistry
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/jp960444a· OSTI ID:374481
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  1. Northwestern Univ., Evanston, IL (United States)

Electron transfer involves changes in molecular geometry that are important for controlling rates. In this work we report the first clear effects of vibrational quantum state on solution phase electron transfer rates. The spontaneous electron transfer rates for the recovery of an ion pair [Co(Cp){sub 2}{sup +}/V(CO){sub 6}{sup -}] are studied with picosecond infrared spectroscopy following optical excitation into its charge transfer band. The rates increase about 2-fold for each additional vibrational quantum in the CO stretching mode. These results allow new tests of electron transfer theory. 11 refs., 3 figs.

DOE Contract Number:
FG02-91ER14228
OSTI ID:
374481
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry, Vol. 100, Issue 24; Other Information: PBD: 13 Jun 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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