Reactions of methyl radicals. V. Hydrogen abstraction from hydrogen sulfide

Abstract

Hydrogen abstraction from H2S by CH3 radicals, produced by the photolysis of azomethane, has been studied in the temperature range 334-432 K. The rate constant, based on the value 1013.34 cm3 mol-1 s-1 for the recombination of CH3 radicals, is given by log k4 = (11.00 � 0.01) - (8760 � 80)/19.145T where k4 is in cm3 mol-1 s-1 and E is in J mol-1. The previous data reported for this reaction are discussed and best values for its Arrhenius parameters are recommended. The results indicate that CH3 radicals react faster than CF3 radicals with H2S; this confirms the importance of polar effects in the hydrogen abstraction reactions of CF3 radicals.