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Title: Multielectron Redox Chemistry of Transition Metal Complexes Supported by a Non-Innocent N3P2 Ligand: Synthesis, Characterization, and Catalytic Properties

Journal Article · · European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry

A new redox‐active, diarylamido‐based ligand ( L N3P2 ) capable of κ 5 ‐ N , N , N,P,P chelation has been used to prepare a series of complexes with the general formula [M II ( L N3P2 )]X, where M = Fe ( 1 ; X = OTf), Co ( 2 ; X = ClO 4 ), or Ni ( 3 ; X = ClO 4 ). The diarylamido core of monoanionic L N3P2 is derived from bis(2‐amino‐4‐methylphenyl)amine, which undergoes condensation with two equivalents of 2‐(diphenylphosphanyl)benzaldehyde to provide chelating arms with both arylphosphine and imine donors. X‐ray structural, magnetic, and spectroscopic studies indicate that the N 3 P 2 coordination environment generally promotes low‐spin configurations. Three quasi‐reversible redox couples between +1.0 and –1.5 V (vs. Fc + /Fc) were observed in voltammetric studies of each complex, corresponding to M II /M III oxidation, L N3P2 ‐based oxidation, and M II /M I reduction (in order of highest to lowest potential). Spectroscopic and computational analyses of 3 ox – generated via chemical one‐electron oxidation of 3 – revealed that a stable diarylaminyl radical ( L N3P2· ) is formed upon oxidation. The ability of the Co II complex ( 2 ) to function as an electrocatalyst for H 2 generation was evaluated in the presence of weak acids. Moderate activity was observed using 4‐ tert ‐butylphenol as the proton source at potentials below –2.0 V. The insights gained here will assist in the future design of pentadentate mixed N/P‐based chelates for catalytic processes.

Research Organization:
Wayne State Univ., Detroit, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0001907
OSTI ID:
1610585
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1473739
Journal Information:
European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, Vol. 2018, Issue 37; ISSN 1434-1948
Publisher:
ChemPubSoc EuropeCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
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Cited by: 1 work
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