Abstract
(Figure Presented) Caught in the act: The σ complex formed as an intermediate in a nucleophilic aromatic substitution has been observed experimentally. Efficient direct ionization of C6F6 by coherent vacuum ultraviolet light was employed to effect the formation of C 6F5NH2 + from C6F 6 +/NH3. Comparison of the IR spectrum of (C6F6-NH3)+ with that predicted from DFT calculations showed that the cluster cation forms a stable σ complex (see picture).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6008-6010 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 32 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 Jul 28 |
Keywords
- Aromatic substitution
- Gas-phase reactions
- Ion-molecule reactions
- IR spectroscopy
- Reaction intermediates