The solvated electrons in other systems

A characteristic reaction of CTTS excited states is photoelectron production with concomitant oxidation of the metal center.107 In the example given in equation (46),108 electrostatic repulsion of the primary photoproducts facilitates their separation and allows direct observation of the solvated electron. In other systems, photoelectron production has been inferred from the products observed in the presence of an electron scavenger such as N20 or CHC13.109... 

In this review, it will be convenient first to discuss results that have been obtained on the hydrated electron and subsequently to discuss other systems in which reactions of solvated electrons have been observed. A wealth of information concerning the hydrated electron has now been amassed and this has led to a good understanding of many of its properties. Our knowledge and understanding of the solvated electron in other systems, however, is much less complete. 

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