Estimation of rate constants as a function of temperature for the reactions W + XYZ = WX + YZ,where W,X, Y,and Z are H or O atoms

Rate constants have been estimated as a function of temperature for seven reactions of the type W + XYZ = WX + YZ, where W, X, Y, and Z are H and O atoms. From transition state theory and estimates of the heat capacities of activation, where int k is the rate constant per transferable atom for the forward and reverse reactions in the exothermic direction, and where ΔH°_≠298 is in kcal/mol. Values of ΔS°_≠298 and ΔH°_≠298 were obtained from the above equation and previously measured and evaluated rate constants at 298°K. The results are summarized in a table. Rate constants were calculated at temperature from 250 to 2000 K. The estimated rate constants were compared with recommended values. The results for ΔH°_≠298 for reactions (15), (16), (17), and (19), in which a stable intermediate may precede the transition state, together with similar results previously found for reactions X + YZ = XY + Z, suggests that many such reactions may have values of ΔH°_≠298 that are close to zero. The result for the reaction O + O₃ = O₂ + O₂ is however, an exception to the foregoing perhaps because it is the reaction of a singlet with a triplet.ΔS°_≠298 for the same reaction is unexpectedly low.