Abstract
The reactions of the cis- and trans-2-butenes photosensitized by Zn(3P1) have been studied. The main reaction was cis-trans isomerization. The photostationary [trans]/[cis] ratio was 1.5/1.0 and did not vary with pressure. This ratio is different from those obtained in the mercury- and cadmium-photosensitized reactions. The isomerization of 2-butenes photosensitized by Zn(3P1) could not be explained in terms of the simple mechanism proposed for the mercury- and cadmium-photosensitized reaction of 2-butenes. Possible mechanisms are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 55-64 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Photochemistry |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | C |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 1987 |