Mechanism and kinetics of CH 3 + NO reaction

Xueliang Yang, Hailing Wang, Dongfeng Zhao, Yang Chen, Congxiang Chen*

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Abstract

The reaction mechanism of CH 3 radical with NO was investigated at G2(B3LYP/MP2/CC) level. The equilibrium geometries, harmonic frequencies and energies of various stationary points on the potential energy surfaces have been calculated in the lowest singlet states. Various possible reaction pathways and reaction mechanism were probed in details. Transition-State-RRKM theory calculations for the reaction successfully describe the temperature and pressure dependences. The branching ration is calculated in the range of 300 - 2500 K. The contribution of stabilization of adducts to the reaction rate constant was discussed. The calculations provide a well consistent description for the previous experimental work.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)479-486
Number of pages8
JournalChinese Journal of Chemical Physics
Volume18
Issue number4
StatePublished - Aug 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Methyl radical
  • Pressure dependence
  • Relative collision efficiency factor
  • TST-RRKM theory

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