M. E. Umstead, M. Lin
1986
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Applied Physics B
Abstract
Abstract1-Nitroadamantane was produced by irradiating a solution of adamantane and NO2 in CCl4 with the visible lines (457.9–514.5 nm) of an argon-ion laser. At these wavelengths NO2 does not photodissociate to form O atoms, and thus the nitration reaction must be initiated by another species, probably vibronically excited NO2 (NO2*†). The intensity of the laser enables the reaction to be carried out in a reasonable length of time, despite the strong quenching of NO2*† by CCl4.