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The transient absorption spectrum of o-iodobenzoyloxyl radicals was observe
d for the first time in acetonitrile using 1-(o-iodobenzoyloxy)-2-pyridone
as a precursor. On the basis of the comparison of the spectra of o-halobenz
oyloxyl radicals, it is proposed that the o-iodobenzoyloxyl radicals take a
planar structure with a strong interaction between the radical center oxyg
en atom and the neighboring iodine atom.