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Structural and electron self-exchange rate variations in isomeric (hexaamine)cobalt(III/II) complexes

Journal Article · · Inorganic Chemistry
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ic961345e· OSTI ID:563609
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  1. Univ. of Queensland, Brisbane (Australia)
The synthesis and characterization of the new macrocyclic hexaamine trans-(5(S),12(R), 14(R)-tetramethyl)-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane-6,13-diamine (L{sup 6}) and its Co{sup III} complex are reported. The X-ray crystal structural analyses of [CoL{sup 6}]Cl{sub 2}(ClO{sub 4}) and the closely related cis-diamino-substituted macrocyclic complex [CoL{sup 2}](ClO{sub 4}){sub 3}{center_dot} 2H{sub 2}O reveal significant variations in the observed Co-N bond lengths and coordination geometries, which may be attributed to the trans or cis disposition of the pendent primary amines. The Co{sup III/II} self-exchange electron transfer rate constants for these and other closely related hexaamines have been determined, and variations of some 2 orders of magnitude are found between pairs of trans and cis isomeric Co{sup III} complexes. 30 refs., 5 figs., 3 tabs.
OSTI ID:
563609
Journal Information:
Inorganic Chemistry, Journal Name: Inorganic Chemistry Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 36; ISSN 0020-1669; ISSN INOCAJ
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English