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Formation of D and H atoms in the pyrolysis of benzene-d/sub 6/ and chlorobenzene behind shock waves

Journal Article · · J. Phys. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j150668a049· OSTI ID:5700816

From the measurements of H atoms during pyrolysis of chlorobenzene under similar conditions at 1570-1790K, the first-order rate constant for the dissociation of chlorobenzene to chlorine atoms and phenyl radicals was found to be about an order of magnitude greater than that for the pyrolysis of C/sub 6/D/sub 6/, and a rate constant still another order of magnitude greater was noted for the dissociation of phenyl radicals to H atoms and other products. From this information, a rate constant was derived for the dissociation of benzene-d/sub 6/ to phenyl-d/sub 5/ and D atoms. The rate constant for the H-D exchange reaction on benzene was determined over the temperature range of 300-1400K by combining results of this work with that of others at lower temperatures. A very simple kinetic model based on a reaction chain with H as carrier can relate the data presented from this work to other shock-tube work at higher benzene concentrations.

Research Organization:
Wright State Univ., Dayton, OH
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76ER02944
OSTI ID:
5700816
Journal Information:
J. Phys. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Phys. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 88:24; ISSN JPCHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English