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Transition State Theory (TST) - Derivation: Constant
Transition State Theory (TST) - Derivation: Constant
(1)
Note that the rate in Eq. (1) is the rate at which A and B passes
the barrier without turning back according to TST. The first
equality in Eq. (1) is due to rxn. (i) and second equality is due
to TST assumption as shown in rxn. (ii).
Hence second order rate constant k, is written
as
Frequency of that special vibration of the activated complex
that makes it unstable
inverse of time spent at TS (transition state).
Equilibrium constant for the formation of the
activated complex.