Researchers employ a combination of experimental and computational methods to explore reaction mechanisms. Some common techniques include:
- [Spectroscopy](): Methods like NMR, IR, and UV-Vis spectroscopy can provide information about intermediates and transition states. - [Kinetic Studies](): Measuring reaction rates under different conditions can help elucidate the sequence of steps. - [Computational Chemistry](): Quantum mechanical calculations and molecular dynamics simulations can predict reaction pathways and energetics. - [Isotope Labeling](): Using isotopically labeled reactants to track the movement of atoms through the reaction.
