Mechanisms of peroxynitrous acid and methyl peroxynitrite, ROONO (R = H, Me). rearragnements: conformation-dependent homolytic dissociation

Authors :: Zhao, Yilei
Houk, K. N.
Olson, Leif, P.
Source :: Journal of Physical Chemistry A. July 8, 2004, Vol. 108 Issue 27, p5872, 12 p.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: The O-O bond breaking reactions of methyl peroxynitrite and peroxynitrous acid was investigated using various methods. Analyses have confirmed that RO/NO2radical pairs are readily formed from cis-ROONO conformations than from trans-ROONO conformations.

Subjects :: Chemistry, Physical and theoretical -- Research
Nitrogen compounds -- Structure
Nitrogen compounds -- Research
Chemical bonds -- Research
Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries

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