 Unimolecular ion decomposition

Unimolecular ion decomposition refers to a type of chemical reaction in which a single ion breaks down into two or more products without the involvement of other reactants. This process typically occurs in the gas phase and is an important phenomenon in mass spectrometry and other areas of physical chemistry. In unimolecular reactions, the ion can decompose through various mechanisms, often influenced by factors such as energy levels, molecular structure, and the stability of the resulting products.