Table 11. Reaction Energies ΔE, Enthalpies ΔH, and Free Energies ΔG of the Adsorption and Decomposition Reactions of Benzene on the Ni(111) Surface, All in kcal mol–1a.
| reaction pathways | ΔE | ΔH (523 K) | ΔG (523 K) |
|---|---|---|---|
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–21.4 | –25.1 | –22.1 |
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5.3 | 1.8 | 6.8 |
* indicates an adsorbed molecule.

