Eyring equation (transition state theory)

Layer 2 — Chemistryin the reaction-mechanisms subtree

k = (kBT/h) e^(-ΔG‡/RT). Thermodynamic formulation of TST; ΔH‡ from slope, ΔS‡ from intercept of Eyring plot. Relates kinetics to transition-state thermodynamics.

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