HeI photoelectron spectra (UPS) of pyrazabole and cubane-1,4-dicarboxylic a
cid dimethyl ester were recorded and analysed with the aid of semi-empirica
l calculations and comparison with the spectra of related compounds. The in
tramolecular interactions as revealed by the spectra are discussed. (C) 200
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