Reactive scattering of B+ (3P/sub u/) by molecular deuterium

The angular and energy distribution of the ionic products from the reaction of B+ in its first excited state, 3P/sub u/, with molecular deuterium was studied over a projectile energy range of 1 to 40 eV in the laboratory system. The product states as determined from the limiting values of the translational exoergicity were BD+ (2Σ+) and BD+ (2Pi). The experimental velocity contour maps indicated that BD+(2Σ+) was arising through complex formation whereas BD+ (2Pi) was proceeding by a direct mechanism