Observation of structure in transition state spectra of the bimolecular reactions K+XNa→KX+Na (X=Br,Cl)

Abstract
Laser excitation of the transient species [KXNa]‡ formed in reactions in crossed beams of K and NaX (X=Br,Cl) is observed. The excitation spectra display features dependent on the chemical systems, which might lead to insight into the nuclear motion during reaction.