Dynamics of association and decay. A model study of Cl−+Cl2 ⇄ Cl−*3 using quasiclassical trajectories

Abstract
Quasiclassical trajectories on a model potential‐energy surface have been used to study Cl+Cl2 ⇄ [Cl3]*. Rate coefficients are reported for both the forward and backward processes. Decay rate constants as a function of energy and thermal rate coefficients for forming [Cl3]* complexes that live for a given number of inner turning points in the Cl+Cl2 relative motion are reported.