Issue 39, 2019

Enhancement of electron accepting ability of para-benzoquinone by a single water molecule

Abstract

Electron acceptors built upon the para-benzoquinone (pBQ) electrophore are ubiquitous in nature. Here, we present a frequency-resolved photoelectron spectroscopic study of the cold pBQ radical anion, pBQ, solvated by a single water molecule, as commonly encountered in nature. Our results show that the electron accepting ability is enhanced by the single water molecule and by elevated temperatures.

Graphical abstract: Enhancement of electron accepting ability of para-benzoquinone by a single water molecule

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
16 Aug 2019
Accepted
17 Sep 2019
First published
18 Sep 2019

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2019,21, 21689-21692

Enhancement of electron accepting ability of para-benzoquinone by a single water molecule

G. Mensa-Bonsu, A. Lietard and J. R. R. Verlet, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2019, 21, 21689 DOI: 10.1039/C9CP04559G

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