Theory of reversible associative-dissociative diffusion-influenced chemical reaction. II. Bulk reaction.

A many-particle homogeneous reacting system of reactants, where bulk reversible reaction A + B ↔ C takes place, is considered in the framework of the kinetic theory approach. The various forms of kinetic equations in the thermodynamic limit are obtained, and important relations between kinetic coefficients characterizing the course of bulk and the corresponding geminate reactions are established. Based on the kinetic equations derived, different results available in the literature have been analyzed. Universal long-term kinetic laws of the reaction course are deduced.