Abstract

The composition of radical products trapped after irradiation of various ethers (dimethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, methylal, 1,3-dioxolane) or acetaldehyde in xenon matrices at 15–17 K in the presence of electron scavengers was studied by an ESR technique. It was shown that the primary radical cations give corresponding deprotonation products (carbon-centered radicals), rather than stabilize in xenon, under the given experimental conditions. The deprotonation process is characterized by extremely high selectivity; i.e., the only type of radicals resulting from deprotonation at maximum spin density position was observed in each of the cases. The possible mechanism of the reactions and the nature of their selectivity are discussed.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.