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Notes: The reactants, products, and saddle point for the reaction H2 + CN → H + HCN have been studied by ab initio calculations. The computed structures, frequencies, and energetics are compared directly to available measurements and, indirectly, to experimental rateconstants. The theoretical rate constants used in the comparison are calculated with conventional transition state theory. By reduction of the computed reaction barrier to 4.1 kcal mol,-1 good agreement with experimental rate constants is obtained over a 3250-K temperature range. This computed rate constant is well represented by the form 4.9 × 10-18 T2.45 e-1, 126/T over the temperature range of 250 K-3500 K. Substantial reaction rate curvature is found due to low-frequency bending modes at the saddle point. The results for this reaction are compared to other abstraction reactions involving H atom transfer to identify correlations between reaction exothermicity and both abstraction barriers and reaction rate curvature.

Notes: Reaction data described by the second-order growth function A(t) = A∞(αt) (1 + αt)-1, where A∞ is the ultimate value of the product concentration A(t), can be linearized by plotting a suitable function F(t) against the time (t). The slope of the straight line obtained is (2α), where α is the product of the rate constant (k2) and the initial concentration of either reactant, with the result that k2 can be determined without knowledge of Aϰ. Optimal determination of the parameter α requires that data taking be limited to the interval 0 ≤ t ≤ T, where (αT) is approximately 4.0. Numerical data derived from an experiment on the exchange of lead by zinc ions in the enzyme carbonic anhydrase are analyzed to illustrate the method. The effects of small errors in the initial concentrations and of small deviations from second-order kinetics are briefly discussed.

Notes: On the basis of the thermal decomposition of mixtures of propylene and propane with molar ratios of 0.0-0.33 in the temperature range 779-812K, the influencing functions describing the inhibition by propylene of the decomposition of propane were determined. The rate-reducing effect is explained mainly by the reactions \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$$ {\rm C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 6} + {}^.{\rm R} \longrightarrow {}^.{\rm C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 5} + RH $$\end{document} (in which .R = .H, .CH3 and 2-Ċ3H7) and also by the addition reactions \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$$ {\rm C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 6} + {}^.{\rm H} \to 1 - {\rm \dot C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 7} $$\end{document} \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$$ \to 2 - {\rm \dot C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 7}. $$\end{document} It was established that the bulk of the allyl radicals formed \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$$ {\rm C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 8} + {}^.{\rm C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 5} \to 1 - {\rm \dot C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 7} + {\rm C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 6} $$\end{document} \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$$ \to 2 - {\rm \dot C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 7} + {\rm C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 6} $$\end{document} participate in the chain step, but, due to their lower reactivity, they restore the decomposition chain more slowly than the original radicals do.From the characteristic change in the ratio υCH4/υH2, the rate ratios of hydrogenabstraction reaction by radicals from propylene and propane could be determined. In these reactions there was no significant difference between the selectivities of the radicals. For an interpretation of the changes, the decomposition mechanism must be completed with the reaction \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$$ {\rm C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 6} + 2 - {\rm \dot C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 7} \to 1 - {\rm \dot C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 7} + {\rm C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 6}. $$\end{document}Evaluation of the influencing curves revealed that the initiation reactions \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$$ {\rm C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 6} + {\rm C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 6} \to {}^.{\rm C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 5} + {}^.{\rm C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 7} $$\end{document} \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$$ {\rm C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 8} + {\rm C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 6} \to {}^.{\rm C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 7} + {}^.{\rm C}_{\rm 3} {\rm H}_{\rm 7} $$\end{document} must be taken into account.By parameter estimation we have determined the rate ratios characterizing the above initiation reactions, the unimolecular decomposition of propane, hydrogen abstraction by radicals from propane and propylene, intermolecular isomerization of the 2-propyl radical via propane and propylene, and abstraction of propane hydrogens by the ethyl and methyl radicals; these are given in Tables II.

Notes: The pyrolyses of four alkyl allyl sulfides with substituents on the α—C atom of the alkyl moiety have been studied in a stirred-flow system over the temperature range 340-400°C and pressures between 2 and 12 torr. The only products formed are propene and thioaldehydes. The reactions showed first-order kinetics with the rate coefficients following the Arrhenius equations: Chloromethyl allyl sulfide: \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$$ k({\rm s}^{{\rm - 1}}) = 10^{10.74 \pm 0.23} \exp ( - 144 \pm 3){\rm kJ/mol}RT $$\end{document} Cyanomethyl allyl sulfide: \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$$ k({\rm s}^{{\rm - 1}}) = 10^{10.20 \pm 0.19} \exp ( - 129 \pm 2){\rm kJ/mol}RT $$\end{document} 1-cyanoethyl allyl sulfide: \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$$ k({\rm s}^{{\rm - 1}}) = 10^{11.09 \pm 0.18} \exp ( - 141.5 \pm 2.2){\rm kJ/mol}RT $$\end{document} Neopentyl allyl sulfide: \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$$ k({\rm s}^{{\rm - 1}}) = 10^{10.54 \pm 0.24} \exp ( - 144 \pm 3){\rm kJ/mol}RT $$\end{document}The effects of these and other substituents on the reactivity is discussed in relation with the stabilization of a polar six-centered transition state. The results support a non-concerted mechanism where the 1-5 α—H atom shift is assisted by its acidic character.

Notes: Infrared multiple photon decompositions (IRMPD) with more than one reactive pathway can provide significantly more kinetic information than can single-channel photolyses. The rates of the competing unimolecular reactions and the rate of photon absorption are interrelated, so that knowledge of one yields information about the others. The goals and pitfalls of IRMPD experiments on several well-studied classes of reactants are reviewed.

Notes: The reaction kinetics of carbon dioxide with four alkanolamines of industrial importance (MEA, DGA, DEA, and DIPA) have been investigated with the aid of the stopped-flow technique, allowing the determination of rate constants for carbamates formation. The constants obtained for MEA at 20°C and 25°C are in good agreement with recent literature data. The kinetic behavior of DGA was found to be almost identical to that of MEA.The rate constants obtained for DIPA at 25°C (54 M-1 s-1) is half as large as that for DEA (110 M-1 s-1). The former one is satisfactorily compared with the recent values proposed by Blauwhoff et al. Activation energies have also been obtained for DEA (23.2 kJ mol-1) and for DIPA (58.7 kJ mol-1) and their mechanistic implications are discussed in relation with the relevanceof a rate-determining proton transfer step in the process of carbamate formation.

Notes: We develop a kinetic model for the exchange of tritium and deuteriumbetween tritium-containing heavy water and deuterated chloroform in a two-phase liquid system, catalyzed by hydroxide ion (sodium hydroxide). For the exchange reaction yielding tritiated chloroform andheavy water, the measured equilibrium constant is 0.518 at 25-45°C, independent of temperature. The rate constant (for the controlling step, deuteron abstraction from chloroform) is 0.22 L/mol s at 25°C, 0.72 at 35°C, and 2.0 at 45°C, corresponding to an activation energy of 87 kJ/mol. Comparison is made with literature data, and effects of mass transfer on the apparent rate constant are discussed.

Notes: Equilibria and rates of interconversion between monomeric and dimeric glyoxal were measured in aqueous solution. The equilibrium constant [G2]/[G1]2 was 0.56 M-1 at 25°C, and was hardly affected by changes of ionic strength and pH but increased rapidly with increase of temperature. The rate of depolymerization was first-order in dimer, with the pseudo first-order rate coefficient in the pH range 1.3-7.8being of the form b1[H3O+] + b2 + b3[OH-]/(1 + b4[OH-]) + b5[OH-]. Coefficients b1 and b2 were more strongly affected by changes of temperature, though [OH-] was much the more effective catalyst. This rate form has not previously been observed for monomer-dimer inter-conversion of α-hydroxycarbonyls and α-dicarbonyls or for related reactions such as mutarotations and hydrations. Equivalent rate forms arisefrom reactions where an intermediate at steady state and low concentration is produced.

Notes: An upper limit for the reaction rate of CO with the nitrate radical NO3 has been determined equal to 4 × 10-19 cm+3 molec-1 s-1 at 295 ± 2 K. In the experiment the isotopic species C13O16 and C13O18 mixed at 1-2 ppmv level in synthetic air have been reacted with NO3 and the reaction followed using long path infrared absorption FT spectroscopy. The result is of interest in the studies on the role played by NO3 in nighttime tropospheric chemistry.

Notes: The kinetics of the gas phase reaction of OH radicals with dimethyl sulfide (CH3SCH3) have been studied at various temperatures and total pressures using two relative rate methods and a flash photolysis technique. For the relative rate methods, rate constants were measured at 296 ± 2 K as a function of the O2 pressure at a total pressure of ca. 740 torr. Data from these three experimental techniques were not in agreement. It is concluded that the relative rate techniques are subject to secondary reactions, possibly involving CH3S radicals. A rate constant of (2.5-0.6+0.9) × 10-12 e(130 = 102)/T cm3 molecule-1 s-1 obtained using the flash photolysis-resonance fluorescence data in the absence of O2, and which is in agreement with the lower range of values previously reported in the literature, is recommended.

Notes: The rate constant k1 for the reaction of OH radicals with CIO2 molecules was measured in a discharge flow system over the temperature range 293 ≤ T ≤ 473 K and at low pressures, 0.5 ≤ P ≤ 1.4 torr, using electron paramagnetic resonance or laser-induced fluorescence to monitor the pseudo first-order decay of OH concentrations. At 293 K, the value obtained for k1 was (7.2 ± 0.5) × 10-12 cm3 molecule-1 s-1. Within the temperature range of this study, a negative temperature dependence was observed: k1 = (4.50 ± 0.75) × 10-13 exp[(804 ± 114)/T] cm3 molecule-1 s-1. HOCl was detected by mass spectrometry as a product of the reaction and was titrated using OH + Cl2 as a source in the calibration experiments. A simulation of the mechanism of the OH + ClO2 reaction indicated that HOCl was mainly produced in the first reaction step. Both this result and the observed T dependence of k1 suggest that this reaction proceeds via an intermediate adduct with a cyclic geometry.

Notes: Recent dynamical computations on the LSTH and PK(II) potential energy surfaces are analyzed in terms of different properties of the surfaces. Differences in the bend level structure of resonances are found tobe due to the weaker vibrational force constant at the saddle point of the LSTH surface. The importance of including van der Waals wells in the potential energy surface is demonstrated by analysis of quantal resonances in thecollinear Mu + D2 reaction.