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Temperature dependence of the OH + CINO reaction: evidence for two competing reaction channels

Journal Article · · J. Phys. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100273a007· OSTI ID:5897644

The temperature dependence of the reaction of OH with nitrosyl chloride, CINO, has been studied from 263 to 373 K in a fast-flow discharge system. The decay of OH in the presence of excess CINO was followed by resonance fluorescence at 309.5 nm. The total pressure was 1.05 +/- 0.05 torr in He as the carrier gas. The rate constant increases both above and below room temperature suggesting the existence of two competing reaction paths, a direct abstraction reaction, HO + CINO ..-->.. HOCl + NO (1a) and one involving formation of an intermediate complex, HO + ClNO in equilibrium (HO x ClNO)* ..-->.. HONO + Cl (1b). This supports the interpretation of the room temperature product data of Poulet and co-workers. 13 references, 4 figures, 1 table.

Research Organization:
California State Univ., Fullerton
OSTI ID:
5897644
Journal Information:
J. Phys. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Phys. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 90:1; ISSN JPCHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English