Electrochemistry of 2,2'-Bipyridine Complexes of Cobalt in the Presence of Acrylonitrile

Shlomo Margel, Wayne Smith, Fred C. Anson

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)241-246
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of the Electrochemical Society
Volume125
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1978
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • catalysis
  • mixed complexes
  • vinyl monomers

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