Infrared spectrum of H2O matrix isolated in CO at 10 K: Evidence for bifurcated dimers

Abstract
The spectrum of H2O in a CO matrix is qualitatively different from that of H2O in other matrices. Not only are the frequency shifts of the monomeric absorptions with respect to the gas phase larger than in any other matrix, the pattern of the dimeric absorptions is also markedly different. It is concluded that the H2O dimer in a CO matrix has a bifurcated structure. A number of absorptions due to CO strongly interacting with H2O are also reported.

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