branching chain reaction

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A @C00960@ which includes a @P04881@ step or steps in which there is an increase in the number of active intermediates; for example,
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is a branching reaction since one active intermediate (H) gives rise to two (OH and O).
Source:
PAC, 1981, 53, 753. (Symbolism and Terminology in Chemical Kinetics) on page 762 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'branching chain reaction' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 3rd ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2006. Online version 3.0.1, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.B00723 RIS BibTex EndNote
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