Computational study of the unimolecular decomposition pathways of phenylperoxy radical
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· Journal of Physical Chemistry A: Molecules, Spectroscopy, Kinetics, Environment, amp General Theory
The potential energy surface for the unimolecular decomposition of phenylperoxy radical has been explored using the B3LYP method. Several pathways were considered including the initial formation of the phenoxy, dioxiranyl, 1,2-dioxetanyl, 1,3-peroxy, and p-phenylquinone radicals. Transition states for all pathways on the potential energy surface are presented. At all temperatures studied (T {le} 1,250 K), the energetically most favored pathway is the dioxiranyl pathway which leads to the formation of cyclopentadienyl radical and CO{sub 2}, pyranyl radical and CO, or an acyclic C{sub 6}H{sub 5}O{sub 2} radical structure as products. The ring-opening reactions are very competitive with formation of CO and CO{sub 2} as products.
- Research Organization:
- Ohio State Univ., Columbus, OH (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG22-96PC96249
- OSTI ID:
- 20034400
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Physical Chemistry A: Molecules, Spectroscopy, Kinetics, Environment, amp General Theory, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry A: Molecules, Spectroscopy, Kinetics, Environment, amp General Theory Journal Issue: 13 Vol. 104; ISSN 1089-5639; ISSN JPCAFH
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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