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Title: Effects of nodal plane of wave function upon photochemical reactions of organic molecules

Journal Article · · Journal of Physical Chemistry; (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100367a042· OSTI ID:6663395
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  1. Institute for Molecular Science, Okazaki (Japan)

Explanation similar to that given for intramolecular proton transfer in excited states often applies equally well to other photochemical reactions of organic molecules. The reason for the reactions is understood by considering the nodal pattern of the wave function in the excited state. The nodal plane stabilizes the products.

OSTI ID:
6663395
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry; (USA), Vol. 94:4; ISSN 0022-3654
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English