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Title: Self-exchange reactions of radical anions in n-hexane.

Journal Article · · Chem. Phys. Lett.

The formation and reactions of radical anions in n-hexane at 190 K were investigated by pulse radiolysis and time-resolved fluorescence-detected magnetic resonance (FDMR). Electron attachment was found to occur for compounds with gas-phase electron affinities (EA) more positive than -1.1 {+-} 0.1 eV. The FDMR concentration and time dependence are interpreted as evidence for self-exchange electron-transfer reactions, indicating that formation of dimer radical anions is not prevalent for the range of molecules studied. FDMR detection of radical anions is mainly restricted to electron acceptors with EA less than approximately 0.5 eV.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
ER
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
937814
Report Number(s):
ANL/CHM/JA-20904; CHPLBC; TRN: US200905%%541
Journal Information:
Chem. Phys. Lett., Vol. 251, Issue 5-6 ; Mar. 29, 1996; ISSN 0009-2614
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH