Published April 9, 1980 | Version v1
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EPR detection of (CF3)3CI-. A test case regarding the stability of RX- radical anions

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The presence of the radical anion (CF3)3Cl- was detected by the ESR analysis of a γ-irradiated solution of the compounds at 77 K in a 2-methyltetrahydrofuran glass. A reaction for its stability with respect to its dissociation modes (R' + X or R- + X') is the extent to which the spin density is shared between the atomic orbitals of the localized three-electron bond with maximum stability attained for homonuclear diatomics such as I- and its congeners. The relative electronegativity is also a factor. 15 references, 1 figure

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Journal Title
J. Am. Chem. Soc.
Journal Volume
102
Journal Issue
8
Series
J. Am. Chem. Soc.
Journal Page Range
2860-2861
ISSN
0002-7863