Abstract
Hypohalous acidium ions (protonated hypohalous acids) H2OX+ (X = Cl, Br, I) have been generated in the gas phase by introducing appropriate precursors for the cations X+ and water into the ion source of a mass spectrometer. The collision-induced fragmentation patterns are discussed based on thermochemical considerations. Based on kinetic energy release determinations it is concluded that the generated H2OX+ species exhibit covalent oxygen—halogen bonds. Thus, ion/dipole structures are excluded.
Original language | English |
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Journal | International Journal of Mass Spectrometry and Ion Processes |
Volume | 113 |
Issue number | 3 |
Pages (from-to) | 233-240 |
ISSN | 0168-1176 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1992 |