Experimental and theoretical investigation of the self-reaction of phenyl radicals.
A combination of experiment and theory is applied to the self-reaction kinetics of phenyl radicals. The dissociation of phenyl iodide is observed with both time-of-flight mass spectrometry, TOF-MS, and laser schlieren, LS, diagnostics coupled to a diaphragmless shock tube for temperatures ranging from 1276 to 1853 K. The LS experiments were performed at pressures of 22 {+-} 2, 54 {+-} 7, and 122 {+-} 6 Torr, and the TOF-MS experiments were performed at pressures in the range 500-700 Torr. These observations are sensitive to both the dissociation of phenyl iodide and to the subsequent self-reaction of the phenyl radicals. The experimental observations indicate that both these reactions are more complicated than previously assumed. The phenyl iodide dissociation yields {approx}6% C{sub 6}H{sub 4} + HI in addition to the major and commonly assumed C{sub 6}H{sub 5} + I channel. The self-reaction of phenyl radicals does not proceed solely by recombination, but also through disproportionation to benzene + o-/m-/p-benzynes, with comparable rate coefficients for both. The various channels in the self-reaction of phenyl radicals are studied with ab initio transition state theory based master equation calculations. These calculations elucidate the complex nature of the C{sub 6}H{sub 5} self-reaction and are consistent with the experimental observations. The theoretical predictions are used as a guide in the development of a model for the phenyl iodide pyrolysis that accurately reproduces the observed laser schlieren profiles over the full range of the observations.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- SC
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-06CH11357
- OSTI ID:
- 989075
- Report Number(s):
- ANL/CSE/JA-66654
- Journal Information:
- J. Phys. Chem. A, Journal Name: J. Phys. Chem. A Journal Issue: 32 ; Aug. 19, 2010 Vol. 114; ISSN 1089-5639
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- ENGLISH
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