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https://doi.org/10.5194/ar-3-175-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/ar-3-175-2025
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03 Apr 2025
Research article |  | 03 Apr 2025

The impact of unimolecular reactions on acyl peroxy radical initiated isoprene oxidation

Ida Karppinen, Dominika Pasik, Emelda Ahongshangbam, and Nanna Myllys

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Acyl peroxy radicals can act as atmospheric oxidants of unsaturated hydrocarbons if their 1) unimolecular reactions are slow and 2) bimolecular accretion reactions are fast. Using theoretical tools, we show which acyl peroxy radicals should be considered oxidants in the atmosphere.
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