The N(4S) + N2O(X̃1∑) reaction

The title reaction, which is spin-forbidden for N2(X1∑) + NO(X2Π) production, has been studied from 960 to 1130 K in a high-temperature photochemistry reactor. No reaction could be observed, indicating k < 1 × 10−15 cm3 molecule−1 s−1. It is concluded that there is no significant contribution from the spin-allowed exothermic path leading to N2(X1∑) + NO(a4Π). © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Int J Chem Kinet 33: 387–389, 2001