Abstract
The previously claimed (1) catalysis of the electroreduction of acrylonitrile by means of a complex of Co (I) and 2,2'-bipyridine is shown to be erroneous. The “catalytic currents” result instead from the two-electron reduction of a mixed complex of Co (I) acrylonitrile and 2,2'-bipyridine. The equilibrium and forward rate constants for the formation of the mixed complex have been estimated and its spectrum is given. The behavior of a number of other vinyl monomers, which mimic acrylonitrile, is described.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 241-246 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of the Electrochemical Society |
Volume | 125 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1978 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- catalysis
- mixed complexes
- vinyl monomers