Bond dissociation energies of organic molecules

Authors

Stephen J. Blanksby, University of WollongongFollow
G Barney Ellison

RIS ID

9900

Publication Details

Blanksby, S. J. & Ellison, G. Barney. (2003). Bond dissociation energies of organic molecules. Accounts of Chemical Research, 36 (4), 255-263.

Abstract

In this Account we have compiled a list of reliable bond energies that are based on a set of critically evaluated experiments. A brief description of the three most important experimental techniques for measuring bond energies is provided. We demonstrate how these experimental data can be applied to yield the heats of formation of organic radicals and the bond enthalpies of more than 100 representative organic molecules.