Abstract
Exposure of dilute solutions containing nitrosobenzene in trichlorofluoromethane to 60Co γ-rays at 77 K gave the corresponding radical cation, characterised by e.s.r. spectroscopy. The results confirm the interpretation of liquid-phase data assigned to this cation, which showed that loss is from an in-plane σ-orbital localised on nitrogen and oxygen, rather than from the aromatic π-system. However, solutions containing the t-butyl derivative in equilibrium with its dimer,(Me3CNO)2, gave primarily the dimer cation, (Me3CNO)+2, with possible traces of the monomer cation. The e.s.r. data for the latter resemble those for the nitrosobenzene cation, whereas results for the dimer cation suggest that loss is from a π-type orbital with very low spin density on the two equivalent nitrogen atoms.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
More From: Journal of the Chemical Society, Faraday Transactions 1: Physical Chemistry in Condensed Phases
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.