Chapter 18, Problem 18A.1P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Reactive cross-section has to be calculated if the frequency factor for dimerization of methyl radical is experimentally determined as $\text{2}\text{.4}\text{x}{\text{10}}^{\text{10}}{\text{dm}}^{\text{3}}{\text{mol}}^{\text{-1}}{\text{s}}^{\text{-1}}$.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Steric factor for the dimerization of methyl radical has to be calculated if the bond length of $\text{C}-\text{H}$ is $\text{154}\text{pm}$.