Abstract

Studies of the 1,2 hydrogen shift in carbenes, nitrenes, and vinylidenes are reviewed. The key role of this isomerization in these unstable intermediates in organic reactions is elucidated. Isomerization possibilities of the as yet unidentified H/sub 2/CN/sup +/ in the formation of HCN and HNC in interstellar space is discussed. The photodissociation of formaldehyde is explained on the basis of an unstable intermediate, hydroxycarbene. 94 references are cited. (BLM)

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