Solvent dynamics effects on heterogeneous electron transfer rate constants of cobalt tris(bipyridine)
- Univ. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC (United States)
This paper presents microelectrode voltammetry-derived heterogeneous electron transfer kinetic rates k{sub ET} for the redox couple [Co(bpy){sub 3}]{sup 2+/3+} in a series of solvents for which ({tau}{sub L}) longitudinal relaxation values are known (four polar monomeric solvents and four oligomeric polyether solvents, CH{sub 3}O-(CH{sub 2}CH{sub 2}O){sub n}-CH{sub 3} where n=1, 2, 3, and 4) and one, a higher oligomer (n=8, MPEG-400), for which {tau}{sub L} is estimated. {tau}{sub L} ranges from 0.2 to 38 ps. The results show that k{sub ET} varies inversely with {tau}{sub L}, and according to other modes of analysis, as predicted for control of the energy barrier-crossing rate by the dynamics of solvent dipolar relaxation. Additionally, the observed k{sub ET} is proportional to the diffusion coefficient D{sub Co} of [Co(bpy){sub 3}]{sup 2+}, which is rationalized by the mutual connection of D{sub Co} and k{sub ET} to the solvent viscosity. D{sub Co}, k{sub ET}, and viscosity were also measured as a function of electrolyte concentration in MPEG-400 which allowed extension of the overall solvent viscosity range. The [Co(bpy){sub 3}]{sup 2+/3+} rate constant in these media was also proportional to D{sub Co}, indicating solvent dynamics control over a time scale range of ca. 500-fold, larger than any previously reported. Experiments at constant viscosity but varied electrolyte concentration demonstrated the absence of strong double layer or ion pairing influences on the reaction rate. 32 refs., 6 figs., 3 tabs.
- OSTI ID:
- 232444
- Journal Information:
- Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol. 118, Issue 7; Other Information: PBD: 21 Feb 1996
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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