Atmospheric chemistry of CF3O radicals: Reaction with H2O
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Evidence is presented that CF3O radicals react with H2O in the gas phase at 296 K to give CF3OH and OH radicals. This reaction is calculated to be exothermic by 1.7 kcal mol-1 implying a surprisingly strong CF3O-H bond energy of 120 ± 3 kcal mol-1. Results from a relative rate experimental study suggest that the rate constant for the reaction of CF3O radicals with H2O lies in the range (0.2-40) × 10-17 cm3 molecule-1 s-1. Implications for the atmospheric chemistry of CF3O radicals are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Physical Chemistry |
Volume | 97 |
Issue number | 29 |
Pages (from-to) | 7606-7611 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISSN | 0022-3654 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 1993 |
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