Negative ion mass spectra of organometallic compounds; electron capture-induced decarbonylation of an ester group in a π-arene metal carbonyl
Abstract
Secondary electron capture by (π-methyl benzoate)tricarbonylchromium yields a molecular anion which undergoes decarbonylation and further loss of three CO groups; in addition, Cr– ions have been identified in the 70 eV negative ion mass spectrum of this compound.