THE HIGH RESOLUTION $S_{1} \leftarrow S_{0}$ SPECTRUM OF THE ANISOLE-WATER COMPLEX: WATER AS AN $ACID.^{a}$
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2000
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Ohio State University
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The rotationally resolved $S_{1} \leftarrow S_{0}$ electronic spectra of anisole and the 1:1 anisole-water complex have been recorded in a molecular beam. This is the first rotationally resolved electronic spectrum recorded in which water acts as an acid and the chromophore acts as base. The spectrum is split into two subbands separated by 730 MHz, having an intensity ratio of 3:1. This indicates that the water hydrogens are exchanged by a low barrier tunneling motion. The nature of this motion will be discussed.
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$^{a}$Work supported by NSF.
Author Institution: Department of Chemistry, Ball State University; Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh
Author Institution: Department of Chemistry, Ball State University; Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh