Abstract
Basic difference: The importance of a pendent base in promoting proton-coupled electron-transfer reactions with low activation barriers has been discussed for H + reduction or H 2 oxidation in acetonitrile. Investigation of the interaction between a base positioned in the second coordination sphere of a complex and a water ligand in water oxidation reactions using geometric isomers of [Ru(tpy)(pynap)(OH 2)] 2+ (see picture) gave intriguing results.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 12600-12604 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 52 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 23 2011 |
Keywords
- electron transfer
- isomers
- proton reduction
- ruthenium
- water oxidation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)