Kinetics and Reaction Dynamics (GATE CY) — GATE Chemistry (CY) Prep
Kinetics and Reaction Dynamics: Elementary, parallel, opposing, and consecutive reactions. Steady state approximation. Mechanism of complex reactions. Unimolecular reactions. Potential energy surface and classical trajectories, Concept of saddle points, Transition state theory: Eyring equation, thermodynamic aspects. Kinetics of polymerization. Catalysis concepts and enzyme catalysis. Kinetic isotope effects. Fast reaction kinetics: relaxation and flow methods. Diffusion controlled reactions. Kinetics of unimolecular and bimolecular photophysical processes, Quantum yield calculation, static and dynamic quenching.
- Exam: GATE Chemistry (CY)
- Section: Physical Chemistry
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