Mode-Specific Dynamics of $\text{CO}_2$ Hydrogenation on Copper: The Hidden Role of Molecular Rotation
Catalytic hydrogenation of $\text{CO}_2$ to formate on copper is a key elementary step for $\text{CO}_2$ utilization. Previous experimental and theoretical studies suggested an Eley-Rideal mechanism for this reaction, promoted by bending vibrational excitation, yet direct state resolved evidence remains lacking. Here,...