Abstract
The synthesis and characterization of [M(Bu3P+etpE)Br](BF4)2 (where M = Ni or Pd and Bu3P+etpE = [(Bu3PCH2CH2)P(CH2CH 2PEt2)2]+) and [M(etpPBu3+)Br]Br(BF4)4 (where M = Ni or Pd and etpPBu3+ = {PhP[CH2CH2P(CH2CH2PBu 3)2]2}4+) are described. The structure of [Ni(etpPBu3+)Br]Br(BF4)4 has been determined by X-ray diffraction. Treatment of [Pd-(Bu3P+etpE)Br](BF4)2 with AgBF4 in acetonitrile produced [Pd(Bu3P+etpE)(CH3CN)](BF4) 3. The latter compound has also been characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction methods. Electrochemical studies indicate that this compound and its closely related methyl analog, [Pd(Me3P+etpE)(CH3CN)](BF4) 3, are catalysts for the electrochemical reduction of CO2 to CO in acidic dimethylformamide solutions. Kinetic and mechanistic studies of this catalytic reaction are reported.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5779-5791 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Organometallics |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 26 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 23 1997 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry