The Calculation of the Rate Constants via a Master Equation approach -- A Comprehensive Tutorial

Abstract

Intermolecular hydrogen transfer free radical reactions are common in the combustion process and in a number of organic chemistry reactions. Therefore, evaluating the pressure and temperature-dependent rate constants of them is of great importance. Here, we present a tutorial on how a Master Equation model can be constructed to evaluate the rate constants of reversible hydrogen transfer reactions that involve tunnelling, hindered rotor effects, as well as source and depletion.