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Does one-electron transfer to nickel(II) porphyrins involve the metal or the porphyrin

Journal Article · · Inorg. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ic00300a009· OSTI ID:5853286
Nickel(1) complexes can be reversibly produced by one-electron electrochemical reduction of nickel(II) porphyrins within the time scale of cyclic voltammetry as well as thin-layer and conventional cell electrolysis in solvents such as dimethylformamide and benzonitrile. UV-vis and ESR spectroscopies indicate the formation of a nickel(I) complex rather than the anion radical of the nickel(II) porphyrin. ESR data suggest an out-of-plane displacement of the nickel(I) ion caused by the insufficient size of the hole offered by the porphyrin ligand. 23 refs., 6 figs., 4 tabs..
Research Organization:
l'Universite Paris (France)
OSTI ID:
5853286
Journal Information:
Inorg. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: Inorg. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 28:1; ISSN INOCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English