Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION

1-1 The Subject of this Book

1-2 Stoichiometry

1-3 Equilibria

1-4 Reaction Rate

1-5 Transition-State Theory

1-6 Order and Reaction Mechanism

1-7 Symbols

Chapter 2 BINDING STRENGTH AND REACTION RATES:ACIDS,BASES,AND SOLVENTS

2-1 Bronsted Theory

2-2 Specific-Acid Catalysis

2-3 General-Acid Catalysis

2-4 Bronsted Equation

2-5 Statistical Corrections

2-6 Lewis Theory

2-7 Other Definitions

2-8 General Influence of Solvents

2-9 Physical Properties of Solvents

2-10 Chemical Nature of Solvents

Chapter 3 BINDING STRENGTH AND REACTION RATES:LINEAR FREE-ENERGY RELA-TIONS

3-1 Linear Free-Energy Relations

3-2 Assumptions

3-3 Mathematical Form

3-4 Examples of LFER

3-5 Problems with LFER

3-6 Intermediates

3-7 Kinetic Isotope Effects

Chapter 4 NUCLEOPHILIC DISPLACEMENTS

4-1 Types of Mechanism

4-2 Rate Scales

4-3 Rate Factors

4-4 Orders of Nucleophilic Character

4-5 Displacements on Phosphorus

4-6 Displacements in Planar Complexes

4-7 Discussion

Chapter 5 NONRADICAL MECHANISMS FOR PEROXIDE REACTIONS

5-1 Nucleophilic Displacements

5-2 Peroxyanions as Nucleophiles

5-3 Peroxyanions as Leaving Groups

5-4 Peroxide Decomposition

5-5 Hypohalite Reactions

Chapter 6 REPLACEMENTS IN OCTAHEDRAL COMPLEXES

6-1 Labile and Inert Complexes

6-2 Crystal-Field Stabilization

6-3 General Aspects

6-4 Dissociation vs．Displacement

6-5 Base Hydrolysis

6-6 Chromium(Ⅲ)Compounds

6-7 Complexes of Divalent Cations

Chapter 7 ELECTRON-TRANSFER REACTIONS OF COMPLEXES

7-1 Electron-Transfer Theory

7-2 Outer-Sphere Exchange Reactions

7-3 Bridge Mechanism

7-4 Iron(Ⅱ)—Iron(Ⅲ)Exchange

7-5 Two-Electron Transfers

7-6 Noncomplementary Reactions

7-7 Replacement through Redox Mechanism

Chapter 8 REACTIONS OF OXYANIONS

8-1 Factors Affecting Rates

8-2 Oxygen Exchange

8-3 Exchange between Phosphate and Water

8-4 Induced Reactions

8-5 Chromate-Arsenite Reaction

8-6 Urea-Formation Reaction

Chapter 9 FREE RADICAL REACTIONS

9-1 Steady-State Approximation

9-2 Decomposition of Persulfate

9-3 Dinitrogen Pentoxide Decomposition

9-4 Chain Reactions

9-5 Hydrogen-Bromine Reaction

9-6 Other Hydrogen-Halogen Reactions

9-7 Persulfate-Peroxide Reaction

Chapter 10 SOME UNSOLVED PROBLEMS

10-1 General Problems

10-2 Constituents of a Rate Law

10-3 Trace-Metal Catalysis

10-4 Problems in Phosphorus Displacements

10-5 Replacements in Coordination Compounds

10-6 Nitrosation Reactions

10-7 Some Reactions to Study

Index