Explains in terms of transition-state theory and simple models for tunneling why isotopic molecules react at different rates and how to measure these differences in experiments. Critically surveys a wide range of the more important, reliable experimental results and conclusions, demonstrating how kinetic isotope effects can be interpreted to give information of mechanistic value. Contains numerous examples from organic chemistry that feature techniques which are also applicable to inorganic chemistry and biochemistry.
- ISBN10 0471043966
- ISBN13 9780471043966
- Publish Date 1 January 1980
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 18 October 2003
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition 2nd edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 348
- Language English