Base-induced solvent switches in acid-base reactions

Omar Abdelsaboor*, Dina Pines, Erik T.J. Nibbering, Ehud Pines

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Abstract

(Figure Presented) Fast switches: Eigen and Weller's classic diffusion reaction model for aqueous acid-base neutralization reactions is used to interpret the proton-transfer dynamics between pyranine and trichloroacetate. Upon mutual diffusion of the acid and base to form an encounter reaction complex, solvent switches mediate the proton transfer between acid and base and provide a general framework for all observed dynamic features (see picture; ROH = acid, B = base).

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1458-1461
Number of pages4
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume46
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 27 2007

Keywords

  • Basicity
  • Femtochemistry
  • Ion pairs
  • Proton transfer
  • Reaction mechanisms

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Chemistry(all)

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