Photochemical primary processes of aryl-substituted germyl anions were studied at room temperature. The germyl radicals generated were observed directly by laser-photolysis.
Photochemical primary processes of benzoyltriphenylgermane and benzoylphenyldimethylgermane were studied at room temperature in cyclohexane and chloroform. The germyl radicals generated were observed directly with the aid of a laser-photolysis technique.