Comparison of hydrogen and chlorine atom abstraction reactions of triplet carbenes in low-temperature matrixes

BB Wright, K Kanakarajan, MS Platz

Index: Wright, B. B.; Kanakarajan, K.; Platz, M. S. Journal of Physical Chemistry, 1985 , vol. 89, # 16 p. 3574 - 3577

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Abstract

Conclusion The first term of the rate law has been well established experimentally. The proposed mechanism also complements the results. The assertion that the initial attack is on the protonated chlorite species is buttressed by the fact that the reaction does not proceed when [CIOz-]>[H+]. It is evident that in excess acid the HC102 is in overwhelming excess over the CIOz-. Thermodynamically too, HCIOz is unstable with respect to HOC1 in excess ...