The deuterium kinetic isotope effect for the halogenation of an alkane is defined in the following equation, where X: = Cl•or Br. deuterium kinetic rate of homolytic cleavage of a C–H bond by X• rate of homolytic cleavage of a C–D bond by X. isotope effect Predict whether chlorination or bromination would have a greater deuterium kinetic isotope effect.

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The deuterium kinetic isotope effect for the halogenation of an alkane is defined in the following equation, where X. = Cl. or Br.

     

Predict whether chlorination or bromination would have a greater deuterium kinetic isotope effect.                                            


The deuterium kinetic isotope effect for the halogenation of an alkane is defined in the following equation, where X: = Cl•or Br.
deuterium kinetic
rate of homolytic cleavage of a C–H bond by X•
rate of homolytic cleavage of a C–D bond by X.
isotope effect
Predict whether chlorination or bromination would have a greater deuterium kinetic isotope effect.
Transcribed Image Text:The deuterium kinetic isotope effect for the halogenation of an alkane is defined in the following equation, where X: = Cl•or Br. deuterium kinetic rate of homolytic cleavage of a C–H bond by X• rate of homolytic cleavage of a C–D bond by X. isotope effect Predict whether chlorination or bromination would have a greater deuterium kinetic isotope effect.
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