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The photochemical reaction of HCN at 184.9 nm is studied in the gas phase. (CN)2, H2, CH4, NH3, N2H4, C2H6, and CH3NH2 are identified as gas phase products, and a reaction mechanism is proposed. HCN polymers** are also obtained as solid reaction products, and their structure is investigated by Infrared Spectroscopy, UV-Visible Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry, and Amino acid Analysis. The process and nature of the formation of the polymers are discussed.
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Mizutani, H., Mikuni, H., Takahasi, M. et al. Study on the photochemical reaction of HCN and its polymer products relating to primary chemical evolution. Origins Life Evol Biosphere 6, 513–525 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00928899
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