Infrared Study of the Reaction of CH2 with CO2 in the Solid State

Abstract
The photolysis of CH2N2 and of CD2N2 in CO2 at temperatures near 50°K has been studied using infrared techniques. Evidence has been obtained for the production of one or more intermediates by the reaction of CH2 with CO2. These intermediates are precursors of H2CO+CO. Possible structures for such species are proposed and discussed.
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