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Reactions between microhydrated superoxide anions and formic acid.

Mauritz Johan Ryding1, Israel Fernández2, Einar Uggerud1

  • 1Mass Spectrometry Laboratory and Centre of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Oslo, P.O. Box 1033 Blindern, NO-0315 Oslo, Norway. mauritz.ryding@kjemi.uio.no einar.uggerud@kjemi.uio.no.

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|August 19, 2017
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This study explores reactions between superoxide anion water clusters and formic acid. Different reaction pathways were observed, including proton transfer and H2-elimination, with hydration affecting reaction rates.

Area of Science:

  • Physical Chemistry
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Computational Chemistry

Background:

  • Superoxide anion is a key reactive oxygen species.
  • Understanding its reactions with organic molecules is crucial.
  • Microhydration effects on reactivity are not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate reactions between superoxide anion water clusters (O2˙⁻(H2O)n, n=0-4) and formic acid (HCO2H).
  • Elucidate reaction mechanisms and the influence of hydration on reaction rates.
  • Model these reactions using quantum chemical methods.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental study in vacuo.
  • Quantum chemical modeling.
  • Analysis of reaction products and kinetics.

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Main Results:

  • Observed reactions include proton transfer, ligand exchange, H2-elimination yielding CO4˙⁻, and dihydrogen transfer yielding H2O2 and CO2˙⁻.
  • Hydration significantly impacts reaction rates.
  • Detailed reaction mechanisms were elucidated.

Conclusions:

  • The reactivity of superoxide anion with formic acid is complex and influenced by water cluster size.
  • Quantum chemical methods accurately model these reactions.
  • This research provides insights into the chemistry of reactive oxygen species in hydrated environments.