Resonant multiphoton ionisation probe of the photodissociation dynamics of ammonia.

The dissociation dynamics of the Ã-state of ammonia have been studied using a resonant multiphoton ionisation probe in a photoelectron spectroscopy experiment. The use of a resonant intermediate in the multiphoton ionisation process changes the ionisation propensity, allowing access to different ion states when compared with equivalent single photon ionisation experiments. Ionisation through the E' A' Rydberg intermediate means we maintain overlap with the ion state for an extended period, allowing us to monitor the excited state population for several hundred femtoseconds.

Tin(II) fluoride vs. tin(II) chloride--a comparison of their coordination chemistry with neutral ligands.

Reaction of SnF2 in MeOH with the appropriate neutral N- or O-donor ligands produces [SnF(2,2'-bipy)]2SnF6, [SnF(1,10-phen)]2SnF4 and [SnF2(L)] L = Me3PO, dmso or pyNO). The X-ray structures of [SnF(2,2'-bipy)]2SnF6, [SnF(1,10-phen)]2SnF4 and [SnF2(dmso)], reveal trigonal pyramidal Sn(II) cores with longer fluorine bridges completing distorted 5- or 6-coordination. Attempts to prepare SnF2 adducts with various phosphine or diphosphine ligands in MeCN failed, whilst in CH2Cl2 solution complex reactions involving the solvent occurred.