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1 f q
2
A qB
(1.30)
2
In equation above is called the reorganization energy. As discussed earlier reorganization
energy has components of both solvation and vibration and can be written as,
(1.31)
s
v
V B
G
V A
q B0
λ
ΔG *
ΔG 0
q A0
q C
Reaction Coordinate
Figure 1. 13. Reactant and Product Potential Energy Surfaces for weak interaction. A= Reactant,
B=Product, q A0 =Reactant Equilibrium Position, q B0 =Product Equilibrium Position
Solvation reorganization energy was obtained by Marcus by assuming solvent as a
dielectric continuum.
2 1 1 1 1 1
s
e
2a1 2a2 R
0
(1.31)