Abstract
We report the direct observation of a precursor state for the cycloaddition reaction (the di-σ bond formation) of ethylene on Si(100)c(4 × 2) using high-resolution electron energy loss spectroscopy at low temperature, and the meta-stable precursor state is identified as a weakly bonded π-complex type. The activation energy from the π-complex precursor to the di-σ bonded species is experimentally estimated to be 0.2 eV. First-principles calculations support the π-complex precursor mediated cycloaddition reaction of ethylene on Si(100)c(4 × 2).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 9922-9923 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Volume | 126 |
Issue number | 32 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 Aug 18 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)
- Biochemistry
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry