Methyl cation


Reaction thermochemistry data

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Data compiled as indicated in comments:
M - Michael M. Meot-Ner (Mautner) and Sharon G. Lias
B - John E. Bartmess

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Individual Reactions

Methyl cation + Xenon = (Methyl cation • Xenon)

By formula: CH3+ + Xe = (CH3+ • Xe)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr213.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M
Δr231. ± 10.kJ/molICRHovey and McMahon, 1986gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)CH3F, Entropy change calculated or estimated; M

Methyl cation + Krypton = (Methyl cation • Krypton)

By formula: CH3+ + Kr = (CH3+ • Kr)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr184.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M
Δr200. ± 10.kJ/molICRHovey and McMahon, 1987gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated; M

CH2- + Hydrogen cation = Methyl cation

By formula: CH2- + H+ = CH3+

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr1711.7 ± 1.7kJ/molD-EALeopold, Murray, et al., 1985gas phase; Singlet-triplet splitting of CH2 = 9.0 kcal; B
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr1679.5 ± 2.0kJ/molH-TSLeopold, Murray, et al., 1985gas phase; Singlet-triplet splitting of CH2 = 9.0 kcal; B

Methyl cation + Nitrous oxide = (Methyl cation • Nitrous oxide)

By formula: CH3+ + N2O = (CH3+ • N2O)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr221.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Hydrogen bromide = (Methyl cation • Hydrogen bromide)

By formula: CH3+ + HBr = (CH3+ • HBr)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr232.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Methane, trifluoroiodo- = (Methyl cation • Methane, trifluoroiodo-)

By formula: CH3+ + CF3I = (CH3+ • CF3I)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr251.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Sulfuryl fluoride = (Methyl cation • Sulfuryl fluoride)

By formula: CH3+ + F2O2S = (CH3+ • F2O2S)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr231.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Sulfur dioxide = (Methyl cation • Sulfur dioxide)

By formula: CH3+ + O2S = (CH3+ • O2S)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr254.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Hydrogen chloride = (Methyl cation • Hydrogen chloride)

By formula: CH3+ + HCl = (CH3+ • HCl)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr216.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Nitrogen trifluoride = (Methyl cation • Nitrogen trifluoride)

By formula: CH3+ + F3N = (CH3+ • F3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr224.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + sulphuryl dichloride = (Methyl cation • sulphuryl dichloride)

By formula: CH3+ + Cl2O2S = (CH3+ • Cl2O2S)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr260.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Carbon dioxide = (Methyl cation • Carbon dioxide)

By formula: CH3+ + CO2 = (CH3+ • CO2)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr207.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + C2ClF3O = (Methyl cation • C2ClF3O)

By formula: CH3+ + C2ClF3O = (CH3+ • C2ClF3O)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr251.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Carbonyl sulfide = (Methyl cation • Carbonyl sulfide)

By formula: CH3+ + COS = (CH3+ • COS)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr239.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Methyl fluoride = (Methyl cation • Methyl fluoride)

By formula: CH3+ + CH3F = (CH3+ • CH3F)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr230.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + 2-Propanone, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro- = (Methyl cation • 2-Propanone, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-)

By formula: CH3+ + C3F6O = (CH3+ • C3F6O)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr245.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Methane, bromo- = (Methyl cation • Methane, bromo-)

By formula: CH3+ + CH3Br = (CH3+ • CH3Br)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr265.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Chloromethane = (Methyl cation • Chloromethane)

By formula: CH3+ + CH3Cl = (CH3+ • CH3Cl)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr259.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Carbon disulfide = (Methyl cation • Carbon disulfide)

By formula: CH3+ + CS2 = (CH3+ • CS2)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr252.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Bromotrifluoromethane = (Methyl cation • Bromotrifluoromethane)

By formula: CH3+ + CBrF3 = (CH3+ • CBrF3)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr224.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Chlorotrifluoromethane = (Methyl cation • Chlorotrifluoromethane)

By formula: CH3+ + CClF3 = (CH3+ • CClF3)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr221.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

(Methyl cation • 2Argon) + Argon = (Methyl cation • 3Argon)

By formula: (CH3+ • 2Ar) + Ar = (CH3+ • 3Ar)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr8.2 ± 0.8kJ/molPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr93.3J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M

(Methyl cation • 3Argon) + Argon = (Methyl cation • 4Argon)

By formula: (CH3+ • 3Ar) + Ar = (CH3+ • 4Ar)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr8.2 ± 0.8kJ/molPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr88.3J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M

(Methyl cation • 4Argon) + Argon = (Methyl cation • 5Argon)

By formula: (CH3+ • 4Ar) + Ar = (CH3+ • 5Ar)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr8.1 ± 0.8kJ/molPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr86.2J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M

(Methyl cation • 5Argon) + Argon = (Methyl cation • 6Argon)

By formula: (CH3+ • 5Ar) + Ar = (CH3+ • 6Ar)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr8. ± 1.kJ/molPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr87.9J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M

(Methyl cation • 6Argon) + Argon = (Methyl cation • 7Argon)

By formula: (CH3+ • 6Ar) + Ar = (CH3+ • 7Ar)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr8. ± 2.kJ/molPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr88.7J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M

(Methyl cation • Argon) + Argon = (Methyl cation • 2Argon)

By formula: (CH3+ • Ar) + Ar = (CH3+ • 2Ar)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr9.5 ± 0.8kJ/molPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr65.7J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M

Methyl cation + Argon = (Methyl cation • Argon)

By formula: CH3+ + Ar = (CH3+ • Ar)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr47.3 ± 8.4kJ/molPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr84.1J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M

Methyl cation + Propane, 2-chloro- = (Methyl cation • Propane, 2-chloro-)

By formula: CH3+ + C3H7Cl = (CH3+ • C3H7Cl)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr320.kJ/molPHPMSSharma, Meza de Hojer, et al., 1985gas phase; from i-C3H7+ + CH3Cl; Cox and Pilcher, 1970, Rosenstock, Buff, et al., 1982, Sen Sharma and Kebarle, 1978; M

Methyl cation + Ethyl Chloride = (Methyl cation • Ethyl Chloride)

By formula: CH3+ + C2H5Cl = (CH3+ • C2H5Cl)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr300.kJ/molPHPMSSharma, Meza de Hojer, et al., 1985gas phase; from Et+ + CH3Cl; Cox and Pilcher, 1970, Rosenstock, Buff, et al., 1982; Sen Sharma and Kebarle, 1978; M

Methyl cation + Propane, 2-chloro-2-methyl- = (Methyl cation • Propane, 2-chloro-2-methyl-)

By formula: CH3+ + C4H9Cl = (CH3+ • C4H9Cl)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr340.kJ/molPHPMSSharma, Meza de Hojer, et al., 1985gas phase; from t-C4H9+ + CH3Cl; Cox and Pilcher, 1970, Rosenstock, Buff, et al., 1982; M

(Methyl cation • 7Argon) + Argon = (Methyl cation • 8Argon)

By formula: (CH3+ • 7Ar) + Ar = (CH3+ • 8Ar)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr8.08kJ/molPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; Entropy change calculated or estimated; M

Methyl cation + Nitrogen = (Methyl cation • Nitrogen)

By formula: CH3+ + N2 = (CH3+ • N2)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr203.kJ/molPDissFoster, Williamson, et al., 1974gas phase; M

Ion clustering data

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Data compilation copyright by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce on behalf of the U.S.A. All rights reserved.

Data compiled as indicated in comments:
B - John E. Bartmess
M - Michael M. Meot-Ner (Mautner) and Sharon G. Lias

Note: Please consider using the reaction search for this species. This page allows searching of all reactions involving this species. Searches may be limited to ion clustering reactions. A general reaction search form is also available.

Clustering reactions

CH2- + Hydrogen cation = Methyl cation

By formula: CH2- + H+ = CH3+

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr1711.7 ± 1.7kJ/molD-EALeopold, Murray, et al., 1985gas phase; Singlet-triplet splitting of CH2 = 9.0 kcal; B
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr1679.5 ± 2.0kJ/molH-TSLeopold, Murray, et al., 1985gas phase; Singlet-triplet splitting of CH2 = 9.0 kcal; B

Methyl cation + Argon = (Methyl cation • Argon)

By formula: CH3+ + Ar = (CH3+ • Ar)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr47.3 ± 8.4kJ/molPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr84.1J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M

(Methyl cation • Argon) + Argon = (Methyl cation • 2Argon)

By formula: (CH3+ • Ar) + Ar = (CH3+ • 2Ar)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr9.5 ± 0.8kJ/molPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr65.7J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M

(Methyl cation • 2Argon) + Argon = (Methyl cation • 3Argon)

By formula: (CH3+ • 2Ar) + Ar = (CH3+ • 3Ar)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr8.2 ± 0.8kJ/molPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr93.3J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M

(Methyl cation • 3Argon) + Argon = (Methyl cation • 4Argon)

By formula: (CH3+ • 3Ar) + Ar = (CH3+ • 4Ar)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr8.2 ± 0.8kJ/molPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr88.3J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M

(Methyl cation • 4Argon) + Argon = (Methyl cation • 5Argon)

By formula: (CH3+ • 4Ar) + Ar = (CH3+ • 5Ar)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr8.1 ± 0.8kJ/molPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr86.2J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M

(Methyl cation • 5Argon) + Argon = (Methyl cation • 6Argon)

By formula: (CH3+ • 5Ar) + Ar = (CH3+ • 6Ar)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr8. ± 1.kJ/molPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr87.9J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M

(Methyl cation • 6Argon) + Argon = (Methyl cation • 7Argon)

By formula: (CH3+ • 6Ar) + Ar = (CH3+ • 7Ar)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr8. ± 2.kJ/molPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr88.7J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; M

(Methyl cation • 7Argon) + Argon = (Methyl cation • 8Argon)

By formula: (CH3+ • 7Ar) + Ar = (CH3+ • 8Ar)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr8.08kJ/molPHPMSHiraoka, Kudaka, et al., 1991gas phase; Entropy change calculated or estimated; M

Methyl cation + Bromotrifluoromethane = (Methyl cation • Bromotrifluoromethane)

By formula: CH3+ + CBrF3 = (CH3+ • CBrF3)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr224.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Chlorotrifluoromethane = (Methyl cation • Chlorotrifluoromethane)

By formula: CH3+ + CClF3 = (CH3+ • CClF3)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr221.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Methane, trifluoroiodo- = (Methyl cation • Methane, trifluoroiodo-)

By formula: CH3+ + CF3I = (CH3+ • CF3I)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr251.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Methane, bromo- = (Methyl cation • Methane, bromo-)

By formula: CH3+ + CH3Br = (CH3+ • CH3Br)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr265.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Chloromethane = (Methyl cation • Chloromethane)

By formula: CH3+ + CH3Cl = (CH3+ • CH3Cl)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr259.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Methyl fluoride = (Methyl cation • Methyl fluoride)

By formula: CH3+ + CH3F = (CH3+ • CH3F)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr230.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Carbonyl sulfide = (Methyl cation • Carbonyl sulfide)

By formula: CH3+ + COS = (CH3+ • COS)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr239.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Carbon dioxide = (Methyl cation • Carbon dioxide)

By formula: CH3+ + CO2 = (CH3+ • CO2)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr207.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Carbon disulfide = (Methyl cation • Carbon disulfide)

By formula: CH3+ + CS2 = (CH3+ • CS2)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr252.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + C2ClF3O = (Methyl cation • C2ClF3O)

By formula: CH3+ + C2ClF3O = (CH3+ • C2ClF3O)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr251.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Ethyl Chloride = (Methyl cation • Ethyl Chloride)

By formula: CH3+ + C2H5Cl = (CH3+ • C2H5Cl)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr300.kJ/molPHPMSSharma, Meza de Hojer, et al., 1985gas phase; from Et+ + CH3Cl; Cox and Pilcher, 1970, Rosenstock, Buff, et al., 1982; Sen Sharma and Kebarle, 1978; M

Methyl cation + 2-Propanone, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro- = (Methyl cation • 2-Propanone, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-)

By formula: CH3+ + C3F6O = (CH3+ • C3F6O)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr245.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Propane, 2-chloro- = (Methyl cation • Propane, 2-chloro-)

By formula: CH3+ + C3H7Cl = (CH3+ • C3H7Cl)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr320.kJ/molPHPMSSharma, Meza de Hojer, et al., 1985gas phase; from i-C3H7+ + CH3Cl; Cox and Pilcher, 1970, Rosenstock, Buff, et al., 1982, Sen Sharma and Kebarle, 1978; M

Methyl cation + Propane, 2-chloro-2-methyl- = (Methyl cation • Propane, 2-chloro-2-methyl-)

By formula: CH3+ + C4H9Cl = (CH3+ • C4H9Cl)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr340.kJ/molPHPMSSharma, Meza de Hojer, et al., 1985gas phase; from t-C4H9+ + CH3Cl; Cox and Pilcher, 1970, Rosenstock, Buff, et al., 1982; M

Methyl cation + sulphuryl dichloride = (Methyl cation • sulphuryl dichloride)

By formula: CH3+ + Cl2O2S = (CH3+ • Cl2O2S)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr260.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Sulfuryl fluoride = (Methyl cation • Sulfuryl fluoride)

By formula: CH3+ + F2O2S = (CH3+ • F2O2S)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr231.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Nitrogen trifluoride = (Methyl cation • Nitrogen trifluoride)

By formula: CH3+ + F3N = (CH3+ • F3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr224.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Hydrogen bromide = (Methyl cation • Hydrogen bromide)

By formula: CH3+ + HBr = (CH3+ • HBr)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr232.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Hydrogen chloride = (Methyl cation • Hydrogen chloride)

By formula: CH3+ + HCl = (CH3+ • HCl)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr216.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Krypton = (Methyl cation • Krypton)

By formula: CH3+ + Kr = (CH3+ • Kr)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr184.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M
Δr200. ± 10.kJ/molICRHovey and McMahon, 1987gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated; M

Methyl cation + Nitrous oxide = (Methyl cation • Nitrous oxide)

By formula: CH3+ + N2O = (CH3+ • N2O)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr221.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Nitrogen = (Methyl cation • Nitrogen)

By formula: CH3+ + N2 = (CH3+ • N2)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr203.kJ/molPDissFoster, Williamson, et al., 1974gas phase; M

Methyl cation + Sulfur dioxide = (Methyl cation • Sulfur dioxide)

By formula: CH3+ + O2S = (CH3+ • O2S)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr254.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M

Methyl cation + Xenon = (Methyl cation • Xenon)

By formula: CH3+ + Xe = (CH3+ • Xe)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr213.kJ/molPHPMSMcMahon, Heinis, et al., 1988gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)N2, Entropy change calculated or estimated, uses MCA(N2) = 202. kJ/mol; Foster, Williamson, et al., 1974; M
Δr231. ± 10.kJ/molICRHovey and McMahon, 1986gas phase; switching reaction(CH3+)CH3F, Entropy change calculated or estimated; M

References

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Sharma, D.M.S.; Meza de Hojer, S.; Kebarle, P., Stabilities of halonium ions from a study of gas-phase equilibria R+ + XR' = (RXR')+, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1985, 107, 13, 3757, https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00299a002 . [all data]

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Rosenstock, Buff, et al., 1982
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Sen Sharma and Kebarle, 1978
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Notes

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