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In a one-electron transfer reaction

A + D A. - + D.+the reorganization energy is the energy required for all structural adjustments (in the reactants and in the surrounding solvent molecules) which are needed in order that A and D assume the configuration required for the transfer of the electron. See intrinsic barrier, Marcus equation.


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