Forbidden matrix proton spin flip satelites in 70 GHz ESP spectra of solvated electrons. A geometrical model for the solvated electron in Methanol glass

Proton spin flip satellites have been observed for the first time in the ESR spectrum of solvated electrons in methanol glass at 70 GHz and ≈ 1.5 K. Analysis indicates a solvated electron structure characterized by an electron to OH proton distance of 2.28 ± 0.15 A and 4 ± 2 equivalent first solvation shell methanol molecules. A geometrical model for the solvated electron in methanol glass is suggested.