Bond-forming and electron-transfer reactivity between Ar²⁺ and N₂

Abstract

Electron transfer between Ar2+ and N2 involves both complexation and direct dynamics; a stripping-style pathway generates ArN+.

Bimolecular reactions of S2+ with Ar, H2 and N2: reactivity and dynamics

“…Indeed, although not common, SET involving complexation has been observed before in dication/neutral reactions. 90,95,132,133 Electron ionization experiments studying H 2 S show evidence for H 2 S 2+ states that are energetically accessible to the S 2+ + H 2 reactants in this system, and that dissociate to form S + + H 2 + . 100 These H 2 S 2+ states could be involved as a short-lived intermediates in this DSET channel.…”

“…Such behaviour has been noted before for DSET channels in other dicationic collision systems. 90,115,133…”

“…The reactions following dication collisions with N 2 have been the subject of several previous studies, including recent work by the current authors. 90 In the Ar 2+ + N 2 collision system, SET, double electron-transfer (DET) and bond-forming pathways were observed. 64,66–68,81,90–92 SET channels were also reported following the interactions of N 2 with CO 2+ and N 2 2+ .…”

“…90 In the Ar 2+ + N 2 collision system, SET, double electron-transfer (DET) and bond-forming pathways were observed. 64,66–68,81,90–92 SET channels were also reported following the interactions of N 2 with CO 2+ and N 2 2+ . 93,94 DSET resulting from the collisions of Ne 2+ + N 2 was shown to occur via two mechanisms, one involving a collision complex.…”

Bimolecular reactions of CH2CN2+ with Ar, N2 and CO: reactivity and dynamics

“…78 The reactions resulting from dication collisions with N 2 have been the subject of several previous studies, including recent work by the current authors. 63,69–71,79–86 PT reactions have been observed following the interactions of N 2 with C 4 H 3 2+ , resulting in the formation of N–H bonds. 87 CO has been used as a collision partner in several studies of dication reactivity.…”