Abstract
The mechanism of the dehydrogenation of methylcyclohexane (MCH) on Pt(111) has been studied using HREELS, TPD, and BPTDS. Upon warming a monolayer of MCH closed at 100 K, ≅55% desorbs and ≅45% dehydrogenates to a π-allylic species at ≅240 K. This π-allylic intermediate dehydrogenates further to a benzyl species at ≅310 K. Adsorbed benzyl is stable up to ≅450 K on Pt(111), but at higher temperatures further hydrogenation occurs.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 16670-16675 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of physical chemistry |
Volume | 99 |
Issue number | 45 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1995 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Engineering
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry