Abstract
Enhanced reactive asymmetry for reaction upon reagent vibrational excitation has been predicted for a number of A + HB reactions. If correct, it provides a new mechanism for vibrationally enhanced reactivity. This mechanism does not necessarily require a potential energy surface with a late barrier for reaction. Rather, the required condition is a low symmetric stretch frequency at the saddle point as compared to the vibrational frequency of the reagent. The O(3P) + HCl → OH + Cl reaction can provide an experimental test of this predicted enhancement.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7973-7975 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Physical Chemistry |
Volume | 93 |
Issue number | 24 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |