Dishe method
The Dische method is a scientific approach developed in the 80s by the Austrian chemist Z. Dischen. It was intended to help scientists identify and describe chemical reactions. Although the method is not a perfect tool, it is still used in research and can be useful for solving certain problems in chemistry. In this article we will look at the basic principles and application of the Dische method.
Reaction theory method
The first step in using the method is to determine the main reactive centers, i.e. those parts of the molecule where the reaction begins. This process is called the reactionary preconception situation or RPS. This may be more than one cloud of electrons, centers of neutral particles or active species (eg catalysts). Most often a combination of them is used. Reaction equations are then constructed using standard and possible couplings between active sites. The most common types of reactions are those in which atoms combine to form new chemical bonds (allolation, hydrolysis, covalent bond formation) and the separation of atomic bonds (breakdown, oxidation/reduction). Once the RPS equations are written, changes in the dissociation and oxidation energies of compounds that are typically the sources or products of reactions can be measured. In a chemical reaction, energy drops as the first step if the process occurs without absorbing or releasing heat into the environment. Conversely, when energy is captured or additionally released into a reaction, the rate increases due to the production of heat. Other factors are also used, such as temperature or process speed. The Dishey method is common in the study and description of chemical reactions in organic and inorganic chemistry, as well as in medical practice.