By application of XPS and FTIR spectroscopy of adsorbed CO the effect of pr
eparation conditions on the state and localization of manganese ions deposi
ted on eta-Al2O3 is studied. Both Mn2+ and Mn3+ ions are observed on the im
pregnated sample. The sample obtained by ion exchange contains only Mn3+ io
ns. The adsorbed CO species are identified. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V.
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