An appraisal of the hydrogen atom transfer mechanism for the reaction between thiourea derivatives and radical: A case-study of dimethylthiourea and diethylthiourea
Direct hydrogen atom transfer is kinetically preferred to OHOH addition pathway. The activation energy is higher in water solution than in vacuo. The spin density on the thiyl radical is localised on the S atom in water solution. The NH bond dissociation enthalpy is minimally influenced by the media.