The solvation of Cu2+ with gas-phase clusters of water and ammonia |
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Authors: | Duncombe Bridgette J Duale Khadar Buchanan-Smith Annabelle Stace Anthony J |
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Affiliation: | Department of Physical Chemistry, School of Chemistry, The University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom. |
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Abstract: | A detailed study has been undertaken of the gas-phase chemistry of [Cu(H2O)N]2+ and [Cu(NH3)N]2+ complexes. Ion intensity distributions and fragmentation pathways (unimolecular and collision-induced) have been recorded for both complexes out as far as N=20. Unimolecular fragmentation is dominated by Coulomb explosion (separation into two single charged units) on the part of the smaller ions, but switches to neutral molecule loss for N>7. In contrast, collisional activation promotes extensive electron capture from the collision gas, with the appearance of particular singly charged fragment ions being sensitive to the size and composition of the precursor. The results show clear evidence of the unit [Cu(X)8]2+ being of special significance, and it is proposed that the hydrogen-bonded structure associated with this ion is responsible for stabilizing the dipositive charge on Cu2+ in aqueous solution. |
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