A molecular theory of electron transfer reactions in polar liquids

Dmitry V. Matyushov

doi:10.1080/00268979300101631

A molecular theory of electron transfer reactions in polar liquids

Dmitry V. Matyushov

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Outer sphere and inner sphere electron transfer reactions in the solvent of hard spheres with permanent dipoles are considered. The solvent reorganization energy has been shown to be the sum of the reorganization energy of reorientation of the permanent dipoles and the reorganization energy of changes in coordinates of solvent molecules. Analytical expressions for both contributions have been obtained. The free energy of activation appears to be temperature dependent, which can result in a negative activation enthalpy.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	795-808
Number of pages	14
Journal	Molecular Physics
Volume	79
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/00268979300101631
State	Published - Jul 1993
Externally published	Yes

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