Reaction of H atoms with some silanes and disilanes. Rate constants and Arrhenius parameters

Arrhenius parameters have been measured for H abstraction by H atoms from the Si—H bond in a number of differently substituted silanes and disilanes. In the case of silane and trimethylsilane kinetic isotope effects have also been determined. The available data on the reactions studied are collated and evaluated, and the trends which emerge are discussed.