Is There Something New Under the Sun?Myths and Facts in the Analysis of Catalytic Cycles

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Abstract

This chapter addresses several classical misconceptions on basic kinetic concepts applied to catalysis, and especially on organometallic systems. These "myths" have been known by more than a few researchers for a long time, but are still too commonly misinterpreted, misunderstood, misused, and worst of all, "mistaught". Through the analysis of kinetic graphs we will shed light on the concepts of turn-over frequencies, rate-determining states, Sabatier's volcano, irreversible and quasi-equilibrium steps, the effect of the concentrations, and the importance of considering the cycle from an energy perspective.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUnderstanding Organometallic Reaction Mechanisms and Catalysis
Subtitle of host publicationComputational and Experimental Tools
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
Pages217-248
Number of pages32
Volume9783527335626
ISBN (Electronic)9783527678211
ISBN (Print)9783527335626
DOIs
StatePublished - 24 Nov 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cross-coupling
  • Energy span
  • Graph theory
  • Kinetics
  • Transition-state theory
  • Turnover frequency

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry

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