Abstract
̇CR1R2OH, Ri = CH 3 or H, react with the complex [CoIII(NH3) 5CN]2+ to form an observable intermediate probably via bonding to the nitrogen of the cyanide. This intermediate isomerizes to form a second intermediate. The second intermediate decomposes into Co 2+(aq), 5NH4+, CN- and R 1R2CO. The plausible structures of the intermediates are discussed. The radicals ̇CH3, ̇CH 2CHO, CH(OH)CO2-, CH2C(CH3)2OH,CO2- and CH3O2 are considerably less reactive towards this complex, the formation of intermediates in their presence is not observed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2821-2826 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Inorganica Chimica Acta |
Volume | 358 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jun 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This study was supported in part by a grant from the Israel Atomic Energy Committee. D.M. expresses his thanks to Mrs. Irene Evens for her continuous interest and support.
Keywords
- Alkyl radicals
- Cobalt complex
- Pulse radiolysis