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Formation of photoactive charge-transfer complexes between methylviologen and sacrificial electron donors. EDTA and triethanolamine

Journal Article · · J. Am. Chem. Soc.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00358a055· OSTI ID:5580543
Mixtures of methylviologen and ethylenediaminetetraacetic (EDTA) acid or triethanolamine (TEOA) in aqueous solutions exhibit a new absorption band which is a function of the pH with a profile consistent with the requirement that the diprotonated amine function for TEOA is involved in the complexation. Calculated quantum yields of formation of the complex are a function of pH value, the composition of the solution, and decrease as the (donor)/(acceptor) ratio is increased. The latter effect suggests that excess donor may quench the excited state(s) of the complex and/or that a series of complexes is formed, each with its own photoactivity. A mechanism for the irreversible photogeneration of the complex in alkaline solution is given. 1 figure, 1 table.
Research Organization:
Boston Univ., MA
OSTI ID:
5580543
Journal Information:
J. Am. Chem. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Am. Chem. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 105:20; ISSN JACSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English