reaction path degeneracy

Also contains definition of: statistical factor
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.R05175
A factor that is introduced into rate theory to take account of the fact that the process may be able to occur in different but equivalent ways. Thus the process:
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has a @R05174@ @D01556@ of 2 since the chlorine atom can abstract either of the two hydrogen atoms in the hydrogen molecule. The @R05174@ @D01556@ has also been referred to as the statistical factor for the reaction.
Source:
PAC, 1996, 68, 149. (A glossary of terms used in chemical kinetics, including reaction dynamics (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)) on page 184 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'reaction path degeneracy' 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.R05175 RIS BibTex EndNote
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