Intrinsic barrier

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006025",
  "term": "Intrinsic barrier",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The energy barrier for a chemical reaction that is independent of the thermodynamic driving force. It represents the activation energy when the reaction is thermoneutral, meaning the reactants and products have equal energy. This concept is particularly relevant in Marcus theory for electron transfer reactions.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "Marcus equation",
    "reorganization energy"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1126 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/intrinsic-barrier/"
}