Methane activation by cobalt cluster cations, Con+ (n=2-16): reaction mechanisms and thermochemistry of cluster-CHx (x=0-3) complexes

Abstract

Journal ArticleThe kinetic energy dependences of the reactions of Con + (n=2-16) with CD4 are studied in a guided ion beam tandem mass spectrometer over the energy range of 0-10 eV. The main products are hydride formation, ConD+, dehydrogenation to form ConCD2 +, and double dehydrogenation yielding ConC+