Electron spin resonance evidence for protonation of the radical anions NH– and HCN– in frozen aqueous solutions
Journal of the Chemical Society D: Chemical Communications Pub Date : , DOI:10.1039/C29710000893
Abstract
Clear e.s.r. evidence is provided for the formation of NH2 and H2CN radicals during the radiolysis of frozen aqueous solutions of alkali metal azides and cyanides respectively; these unexpected products may be formed by protonation of NH– and HCN–.