The First Direct Observation of the Trifluoride Anion (F3 -) in the Gas Phase

Numerous theoretical calculations predict that F{sub 3}{sup {minus}} is a stable anion; however, there has been no reported observation of this species in the gas phase. The authors now report the formation and detection of F{sub 3}{sup {minus}} by electron-capture mass spectrometry, suggest a mecha...

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Published in:Journal of the American Chemical Society 1999-09, Vol.121 (36), p.8397-8398
Main Authors: Tuinman, Albert A, Gakh, Andrei A, Hinde, Robert J, Compton, Robert N
Format: Article
Language:English
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40 CHEMISTRY
ANIONS
ELECTRON CAPTURE
FLUORINE
GASES
MASS SPECTROSCOPY
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Summary:Numerous theoretical calculations predict that F{sub 3}{sup {minus}} is a stable anion; however, there has been no reported observation of this species in the gas phase. The authors now report the formation and detection of F{sub 3}{sup {minus}} by electron-capture mass spectrometry, suggest a mechanism for its formation, and present a preliminary investigation of its collision-induced dissociation (CID).
ISSN:0002-7863
1520-5126
DOI:10.1021/ja991757x