On the reliability of equilibrium data of the charge-transfer complex between 2,3-dichloro-1,4-naphthoquinone and hexamethylbenzene

In view ofHammond's warning⁶ about the Conspiracy of errors, found in the case of low values of equilibrium constants of charge-transfer complexes a case is made out for redetermining the values for the system hexamethylbenzene—2,3-dichloro-1,4-naphthoquinone. Uncertainties in the parameters were estimated using theLiptay ⁸ matrix procedure. The solvent used was dichloromethane. The following data were obtained at 25°C: vC T = 22,220 cm^–1;E _A=0.99 eV;K =2599±57 l²·cm^–1·mol^–2. _max= 1020 ± 148 cm^–1··1;K=2.55±0.37 l·mol^–1; –H=2.7±0.3 kcal·mol^–1.With 1 Figure     

Aqueous Solution Chemistry of Scandium(III) Studied by Raman Spectroscopy and ab initio Molecular Orbital Calculations

Aqueous solutions of Sc(ClO₄)₃,ScCl₃, and Sc₂(SO₄)₃ were studied by Ramanspectroscopy over a wide concentration range. In aqueous perchlorate solutionSc(III) occurs as an hexaaqua cation. The weak, polarized Raman band assignedto the ₁(a _1g) ScO₆ mode of the hexaaqua-Sc (III) ion has been studied as afunction of concentration and temperature. The ₁(a _1g) ScO₆ mode at 442 cm^–1of the hexaaqua—Sc(III) shifts only 3 cm^–1 to lower frequency and broadensabout 20 cm^–1 for a 60°C temperature increase. The Raman spectroscopic datasuggest that the hexaaqua-Sc (III) ion is stable in perchlorate solution within theconcentration and temperature range measured. Besides the polarized componentat 442 cm^–1, two weak depolarized modes at 295 and 410 cm^–1 were measuredin the Raman effect. These two modes of the ScO₆ unit were assigned to ₃(f _2g)and ₂(e ), respectively. The infrared active mode ₃(f _1u) was measured at 460cm^–1. The frequency data confirm the centrosymmetry of the Sc(III) aquacomplex, contrary to earlier Raman results. The powder spectrum of crystallineSc(ClO₄) ₃ · 6H₂O shows the above described Raman modes as well. Thesefindings are in contrast to Sc₂(SO₄)₃ solutions, where sulfate replaces water inthe first hydration sphere and forms thermodynamically strong sulfato complexes.In ScCl₃ solutions thermodynamically weak chloro complexes could be detected.Ab initio molecular orbital calculations were performed at the HF and MP2 levelsof theory using different basis sets up to 6–31 + G(d). Gas-phase structures,binding energies, and enthalpies are reported for the Sc³⁺(OH₂)₆ and Sc³⁺(OH₂)₇cluster. The Sc—O bond length for the Sc³⁺(OH₂)₆ cluster reproduces theexperimentally determined bond length of 2.18 Å (recent EXAFS data) almost exactly.The theoretical binding energy for the hexaaqua Sc(III) ion was calculated andaccounts for ca. 54–59% of the experimental hydration enthalpy of Sc(III). Thethermodynamic stability of the Sc³⁺(OH₂)₆(OH₂) cluster was compared to thatof the Sc³⁺(OH₂)₇ cluster, demonstrating that hexacoordination is inherently morestable than heptacoordination in the scandium (III) system. The calculated ₁ScO₆frequency of the Sc⁺(OH²)⁶ cluster is ca. 12% lower than the experimentalfrequency. Adding an explicit second hydration sphere to give Sc³⁺ (OH²)¹⁸,denoted Sc[6 + 12], is shown to correct for the discrepancy. The frequencycalculation and the thermodynamic parameters for the Sc[6 + 12] cluster aregiven and the importance of the second hydration sphere is stressed. Calculatedfrequencies of the ScO₆ subunit in the Sc[6 + 12] cluster agree very well withthe experimental values (for example, the calculated ₁ScO₆ frequency was foundto be 447 cm^–1, in excellent agreement with the above-reported experimentalvalue). The binding enthalpy for the Sc[6 + 12]cluster predicts the single ionhydration enthalpy to about 89%.     

Solution equilibria and stability of the complexes of pyridinecarboxylic acids: Complexation reaction of mercury(II) with 2-hydroxynicotinic acid

Summary The solution equilibria of 2-hydroxynicotinic acid (hyna) complexes with mercury(II) have been studied spectrophotometrically in 50% (v/v) ethanol at 20°C and an ionic strength of 0.1mol dm^–3 (NaClO₄). Three mercuric complexes are formed in solution in dependence on the acidity of the medium. The basic characteristics of the different complexes are determined and the analytical aspects of the complexation reaction are demonstrated. A critical investigation has also been presented of the solution equilibria and stability of the mixed complex of mercury(II) withhyna and thiosalicylic acid (tsa). The various complex transitions leading to the formation of the 1 : 1 : 1 Hg(tsa)(hyna) ternary complex in solution are investigated. The non-charged mono-ligand complex Hg(hyna) is used for UV-spectrophotometric determination of mercury atpH 4.5–5 (_max=325nm, =0.8·10⁴lmol^–1cm^–1). The system obeyed Beer's law up to 36.1 µg ml^–1 of Hg(II). The optimum concentration range (Ringbom) is between 6 and 28.5µg ml^–1. Interference caused by a number of ions was masked by the addition of fluoride ions.

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Lösungsgleichgewichte und Stabilitätskonstanten von Komplexen der Pyridincarbonsäuren: Die Komplexierungsreaktion von Quecksilber(II) mit 2-Hydroxynikotinsäure

Zusammenfassung Die Lösungsgleichgewichte von 2-Hydroxynikotinsäure (hyna) mit Hg(II) wurde spektrophotometrisch in 50% (v/v) Ethanol bei 20°C und einer Ionenstärke von 0.1 mol dm^–3 (NaClO₄) untersucht. In Abhängigkeit von der Acidität des Mediums werden drei Quecksilberkomplexe gebildet. Die grundlegenden Charakteristika der Komplexe wurden bestimmt und die analytischen Aspekte aufgezeigt. Die gemischten Komplexe von Hg(II) mithyna und Thiosalicylsäure (tsa), insbesondere die verschiedenen Komplexübergänge zum ternären 1 : 1 : 1 Hg(tsa)(hyna)-Komplex, wurden ebenfalls untersucht. Der ungeladene Monoligandenkomplex Hg(hyna) kann beipH 4.5–5 zur UV-spektroskopischen Quecksilberbestimmung eingesetzt werden (_max=325nm, =0.8·10⁴lmol^–1cm^–1). Das System gehorcht bis zu einer Hg(II)-Konzentration von 36.1µgml^–1 dem Beerschen Gesetz. Der optimale Konzentrationsbereich (Ringbom) liegt zwischen 6 und 28.5µgml^–1. Interferenzen mit einer Reihe anderer Ionen konnten durch Maskierung mit Fluoridionen umgangen werden.

     

Theory of magnetism close to the5 T 2 —1 A 1 crossover in iron(II) complexes

The theory of magnetism at the⁵ T ₂-¹ A ₁ crossover is developed including an axial distortion of the crystalline field, the covalency of the metal-ligand bond, and the amount of permanently paramagnetic impurities. The results are applied to nineteen relevant iron(II) complexes and the energy separation,, between the original⁵ T ₂ and¹ A ₁ states is calculated.The compounds may be classified, according to the temperature dependence of, into three groups: (i) compounds which show a sharp change in atT _c of 200 to 600 cm^–1 due to a second-order phase transition between⁵ T ₂(t ₂ ⁴ e ²) and¹ A ₁(t ₂ ⁶ ) ground state conformations; (ii) compounds which are characterized by a linear change of withT of up to 600 cm^–1 due to a thermal equilibrium between⁵ T ₂ and¹ A ₁ ground states; (iii) compounds exhibiting a linear increase of with decreasingT followed by a maximum due to essentially the same reason as in group (ii) behaviour.Previous erroneous treatments of theT-dependence of are pointed out and the inconsistency of an empirical adjustment of the vibrational partition function ratio,C, with the assumption of a⁵ T ₂-¹ A ₁ transition is demonstrated.

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Zusammenfassung Die Theorie des Magnetismus am⁵ T ²-¹ A ₁-Überschneidungspunkt wird entwickelt unter Berücksichtigung einer axialen Verzerrung des Kristallfeldes, der Kovalenz der Metall-Ligand-Bindung sowie der Anteile permanent paramagnetischer Verunreinigungen. Die Ergebnisse werden auf neunzehn geeignete Eisen(II)-Komplexe angewendet und der Energieabstand zwischen den ursprünglichen Zuständen⁵ T ₂ und¹ A ₁ wird berechnet.Die Verbindungen können auf Grund der Temperaturabhängigkeit von in drei Gruppen eingeteilt werden: (i) Verbindungen, die beiT _c eine starke Änderung von von 200–600 cm^–1 erfahren. Diese ist auf eine Phasenänderung zweiter Ordnung zwischen den Konformationen der Grundzustände⁵ T ₂(t ₂ ⁴ e ²) und¹ A ₁ t ₂ ⁶ zurückzuführen; (ii) Verbindungen, die durch eine lineare Änderung von in Abhängigkeit vonT von bis zu 600 cm^–1 gekennzeichnet sind. Diese wird durch ein thermisches Gleichgewicht zwischen den Grundzuständen⁵ T ₂ und¹ A ₁ hervorgerufen; (iii) Verbindungen, bei denen einer linearen Zunahme von bei fallendemT ein Maximum folgt. Die Ursache dieses Verhaltens ist praktisch identisch mit dem der Gruppe (ii).Auf frühere unzutreffende Behandlungen der Temperaturabhängigkeit von wird hingewiesen. Der Widerspruch zwischen einer empirischen Festlegung des VerhältnissesC der Zustandssummen von Schwingungszuständen und der Annahme eines⁵ T ₂-¹ A ₁-Überganges wird aufgezeigt.

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Résumé Développement de la théorie du magnétisme au croisement⁵ T ₂-¹ A ₁ en y incluant une distorsion axiale du champ cristallin, la covalence de liaison entre le métal et le ligand, et la quantité 'impuretés à paramagnétisme permanent. Les résultats sont appliqués à dix-neuf complexes du fer (II), avec calcul de la séparation énergétique entre les états⁵ T ₂ et¹ A ₁. Selon la dépendence de à la température les composés peuvent être classés en trois groupes: (i) les composés qui présentent un brusque changement de de 200 à 600 cm^–1 pour une températureT _c par suite d'une transition de phase du second ordre entre les conformations⁵ T ₂ (t ₄ ² e ²) et¹ A ₁ (t ₂ ⁶ ) de l'état fondamental; (ii) les composés qui présentent une variation linéaire de avecT jusqu'à 600 cm^–1, ce qui est dû à un équilibre thermique entre les états fondamentaux⁵ T ₂ et¹ A ₁; (iii) les composés pour lesquels augmente linéairement lorsqueT décroít jusqu'à un maximum, ce qui est dû essentiellement à la même raison que pour les composés du groupe (ii).On souligne le côté erroné des précédentes études de la dépendance de àT, et l'on démontre l'inconsistance d'un ajustement empirique de la fraction de la fonction de partition vibrationnelle C, avec l'hypothèse d'une transition⁵ T ₂-¹ A ₁.

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This paper is dedicated to the memory of Professor Hans-Ludwig Schläfer.

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This paper owes much to Professor H. L. Schläfer, Frankfurt, who stimulated the interest of one of the authors (E. K.) in the theory of magnetism of transition metal compounds. Helpful discussions with Dr. E. Sinn, Wellington, New Zealand, are also gratefully acknowledged. Financial support by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, the Fonds der Chemischen Industrie, and the Stiftung Volkswagenwerk are appreciated.     

Complex formation followed by internal electron transfer: The reaction between cysteine and iron(III)

Summary A kinetic study of the anaerobic oxidation of cysteine (H₂ L) by iron(III) has been performed over thepH-range 2.5 to 12 by use of a stopped-flow high speed spectrophotometric method. Reaction is always preceded by complex formation. Three such reactive complex species have been characterized spectrophotometrically: FeL ⁺ (_max=614 nm, =2 820 M^–1cm^–1); Fe(OH)L (_max=503 nm; shoulder at 575 nm, =1 640 M^–1cm^–1); Fe(OH)L ₂ ^2– (_max=545 nm; shoulder at 445 nm, =3 175 M^–1 cm^–1). Formation constants have been evaluated from the kinetic data: Fe³⁺+L ^2– FeL ⁺: logK ₁ ^M =13.70±0.05; Fe(OH)²⁺+L ^2– Fe(OH)L: logK ₁ ^MOH =10.75±0.02; Fe(OH)L+L ^2– Fe(OH)L ₂ ^2– ; logK ₂ ^MOH =4.76±0.02. Furthermore the hydrolysis constant for iron(III) was also obtained: Fe(OH)²⁺+H⁺ Fe _aq ³⁺ : logK ^FeOH=2.82±0.02). Formation of the mono-cysteine complexes, FeL ⁺ and Fe(OH)L, is via initial reaction of Fe(OH)²⁺ with H₂ L (k=1.14·10⁴M^–1s^–1), the final product depending on thepH. FeL ⁺ (blue) formed at lowpH decomposes following protonation with a second-order rate constant of 1.08·10⁵M^–1s^–1. Fe(OH)L (purple) decomposes with an apparent third order rate constant ofk=3.52·10⁹M^–2s^–1 via 2 Fe(OH)L+H⁺ products, which implies that the actual (bimolecular) reaction involves initial dimer formation. Finally, Fe(OH)L ₂ ^2– (purple) is remarkably stable and requires the presence of Fe(OH)L for electron transfer. A rate constant of 8.36·10³M^–1s^–1 for the reaction between Fe(OH)L and Fe(OH)L ₂ ^2– is evaluated.Dedicated to Prof. Dr. mult. Viktor Gutmann on the occasion of his 70th birthday     

Mechanistic and Spectral Studies of the Ruthenium(III) Catalysed Oxidation of Sulfanilic Acid by Alkaline Hexacyanoferrate(III)

Summary. The kinetics of ruthenium(III) catalysed oxidation of sulfanilic acid (p-aminobenzenesulfonic acid) by hexacyanoferrate(III) in alkaline medium at a constant ionic strength of 2.5mol·dm^–3 has been studied spectrophotometrically using a rapid kinetic accessory. The reaction exhibits 2:8 stoichiometry (SNA:HCF(III)). The reaction showed first order kinetics in [hexacyanoferrate(III)] and [ruthenium(III)] and apparent less than unit order in both sulfanilic acid and alkali concentrations. The reaction rate increases with increasing ionic strength but the relative permittivity (_T) of the medium has a negligible effect on the rate of the reaction. Initial addition of reaction products did not affect the rate significantly. A mechanism involving the formation of a complex between sulfanilic acid and hydroxylated species of ruthenium(III) has been proposed. The active species of HCF(III) and ruthenium(III) are understood as [Fe(CN)₆^3–] and [Ru(H₂O)₅OH]²⁺, respectively. The main products were identified by IR, NMR, and mass spectral studies. The reaction constants involved in the different steps of mechanism are calculated. The activation parameters with respect to the slow step of the mechanism are computed and discussed and thermodynamic quantities are also calculated.     

Synthesis and Spectroscopic Studies of Chosen Heteropolytungstates and Their Ln(III) Complexes

The heteropolytungstates [(Na)P₅W₃₀O₁₁₀]^4– (I), [(Na)Sb₉W₂₁O₈₆]^18– (II) and [(Na)As₄W₄₀O₁₄₀]^27– (III) and the monovacant Keggin structure of the general formula [XW_11–xMo_xO₃₉]^n– (X-Si, P; n = 7 for P and 8 for Si) (IV) as well as their europium(III) complexes were studied. The structures of I–IV as well as the europium(III) encrypted [(Eu)P₅W₃₀O₁₁₀]^12– (VI), [(Eu)Sb₉W₂₁O₈₆]^16– (VII), [(Eu)As₄W₄₀O₁₄₀]^25– (VIII) and sandwiched [Eu(XW_11–xMo_xO₃₉)₂]^n– (n =11 for P and n = 13 for Si) (V) complexes were synthesized and spectroscopically characterized. The complexes were studied using UV-Vis absorption and luminescence, as well as the laser-induced europium ion luminescence spectroscopy. Absorption spectra of Nd(III) were used to characterize the complexes formed. Excitation and emission spectra of Eu(III) were obtained for solid complexes and their solutions. The relative luminescence intensities of the Eu(III) ion, expressed as the ratio of the two strongest lines at 594 nm and 615 nm, = I₆₁₅/I₅₉₄, which is sensitive to the environment of the primary coordination sphere about the Eu(III) ion, was calculated. In the case of the sandwiched [Eu(XW_11–xMo_xO₃₉)₂]^n– complexes a linear dependence of the luminescence quantum yield of Eu(III) ion, , (calculated using [Ru(bpy)₃]Cl₂ as a standard) on the content of Mo (number of atoms, x) in the [Eu(XW_11–xMo_xO₃₉)₂]^n– structure was observed.     

Solvent and Temperature Dependence of 59Co NMR Chemical Shifts of Tris(acetylacetonato)cobaIt(III) and Tris(dipivaloylmethanato)cobalt(III)

Cobalt-59 NMR chemical shifts of Co(acac)₃, and Co(dpm)₃ (acac^– = acetylacetonate ion and dpm^– = dipivaloylmethanate ion) in 14 organic solvents, C₆H₁₄, C₆H₆, CH₂Cl₂, CHCl₃, CCl₄, CH₃CN, CH₃OH, C₂H₅OH, CH₃CH(OH)CH₃, (C₂H₅)₂O, (CH₃)₂CO, (CH₃)₂SO, (CH₃)₂NCHO and C₆H₅NO₂, were measured at five temperatures ranging from 289 to 329 K. The observed chemical shift (_obs) was linearly correlated to the maximum absorption wavelength in the visible spectra (_max) corresponding to the d-d electronic transition energy between the ground ¹A_1g and excited ¹T_1g states. The _obs-_max relation was explained by the ligand field theory. The temperature coefficients of _obs, of each complex showed a negative correlation with _obs. The _obs, of Co(acac)₃ decreased with the increasing electrophilic ability of the solvent (Mayer's acceptor number), whereas no tendency was observed in the case of Co(dpm)₃.     

On the discriminating and stability increasing properties of alizarin maroon in mixed-ligand complexes of yttrium(III)

The stability constants of the yttrium(III) mixed ligand complexes (1:1:1) containing alizarin maroon (azm) and as a second ligand salicylic acid (sa), 5-sulphosalicylic acid (ssa), 5-nitrosalicylic acid (nsa), 2,2-bipyridyl (bipy) and 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) have been determined potentiometrically in 20% (v/v) ethanol-water medium (I=100 mmol dm^–3 NaClO₄, 25±0.1 °C). The complexation equilibria of the different biligand systems were demonstrated. All of these mixed-ligand complexes are considerably more stable than expected from purely statistical reasons. The results obtained were discussed in relation to the nature of the secondary ligands involved. For the equilibrium, Y(azm)₂ + Y(L)₂ 2 Y(azm)(L), the following constants, logX, were determined: Y(azm)(sa) 3.11 (0.46); Y(azm)(ssa) 2.76 (0.33); Y(azm)(nsa) 3.02 (0.48); Y(azm)(bipy) 3.96 (0.99); Yazm(phen) 4.33 (1.07). The constants given in parentheses correspond to logK _Y=[logK _Y(azm)(L) ^Y(azm) - log K _Y(L) ^Y ].

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Die stabilitätserhöhenden Eigenschaften von Alizarin-Maron in Yttrium(III)-Komplexen mit gemischten Liganden

Zusammenfassung Es wurden die Stabilitätskonstanten der 1:1:1-Yttrium(III)-Komplexe mit Alizari-Maron (azm) und mit einer Reihe weiterer Zweitliganden [Salizylsäure (sa), 5-Sulfosalizylsäure (ssa), 5-Nitrosalizylsäure (nsa), 2,2-bipyridyl (bipy) und 1,10-Phenanthrolin (phen)] potentiometrisch in 20% (v/v) Ethanol-Wasser (I=100 mmol dm^–3 NaClO₄,t=25±0.1 °C) bestimmt. Es werden die Komplexierungsgleichgewichte der verschiedenen Zweiligandensysteme angeführt. Alle gemischtligandigen Komplexe zeigten eine deutlich höhere Stabilinisse werden in Relation zur chemischen Natur der Sekundärliganden gesetzt. Für das Gleichgewicht Y(azm)₂ + Y(L)₂ 2 Y(azm)(L) wurden folgende Konstanten logX ermittelt: Y(azm)(sa) 3.11 (0.46); Y(azm)(ssa) 2.76 (0.33); Y(azm)(nsa) 3.02 (0.48); Y(azm)(bipy) 3.96 (0.99); Y(azm)(phen) 4.33 (1.07). Die Werte in Klammern entsprechen logK _Y=[logK _Y(L) ^Y –logK _Y(L) ^Y ].

     

Monomere und dimere Chrom(III)-Phthalocyanine: Synthese und Eigenschaften von Hydroxopyridinophthalocyaninatochrom(III) und μ-Oxodi(pyridinophthalocyaninatochrom(III))

Monomeric and Dimeric Chromium(III) Phthalocyanines: Synthesis and Properties of Hydroxopyridinophthalocyaninatochromium(III) and μ-Oxodi(pyridinophthalocyaninatochromium(III)) Heating of ?[Cr(OH)Pc^2?]”? in pyridine (Py) gives the paramagnetic (T = 273 K) complexes [Cr(OH)(Py)Pc^2?] (μ_Cr = 3.84 μ_B) and [(Cr(Py)Pc^2?)₂O] (μ_Cr = 1.24 μ_B) by consecutive substitution and condensation reactions. The UV-VIS spectra are characterized by the typical B, Q, and N regions of the Pc^2? ligand being shifted hypsochromically for the dimer with respect to the monomer due to excitonic coupling (1.5 kK). Regions of weak absorbance between 8 and 13 resp. 19 kK are assigned to trip-quartet transitions for both complexes. A weak band at 870 cm^?1 in the FIR/MIR spectra is assigned to v_as(Cr? O? Cr). In the resonance Raman(RR) spectra v(Cr? O) at 514 cm^?1 resp. v_s(Cr? O? Cr) at 426 cm^?1 is selectively enhanced. Further strong RR-lines of the μ-Oxo dimer at 110 and 631 cm^?1 are assigned to a (Py? Cr? O)- resp. internal pyridine deformation of a_1g symmetry. An assignment as 2v_as(Cr? O? Cr) is proposed for the remarkable RR line at 1740 cm^?1.     

Influence of the chain and layer structure of Fe(III) and In(III) aqua-pentachloro-complexes on the bending vibrations of water molecules

Studies of IR and Raman spectra of monohydrates M^I₂[M^IIICl₅(H₂O)] (where M^I=K⁺, Rb⁺, Cs⁺ and M^III=Fe³⁺, In³⁺) at 1400-1900 cm⁻¹ have been carried out. The medium intensity band, detected in the region 1580-1595 cm⁻¹ was assigned to bending vibrations of water molecules (δHOH). The shift of the δHOH band towards low wavenumbers (1580-1595 cm⁻¹) is a main sign of the water molecule interactions in the chain hydrates. Additionally in the IR and Raman spectra of these salts, the appearance of the low intensity band between 1750 and 1810 cm⁻¹ (ν_x(H₂O)) was observed. In the presented paper we also discuss the influence of M^I and M^III cations on the position and splitting of these bands.     

Study of Cr(VI)-2-oximinodimedone dithiosemicarbazone reaction and simultaneous determination of Cr(VI) and Fe(III)

Summary 2-Oximinodimedone dithiosemicarbazone reacts with Cr(VI) in strongly acid medium. The orange colour obtained has been used to propose a spectrophotometric method of Cr(VI) determination in the concentration range 0.40–9.5g ml^–1 (=5600 mole^–1-cm^–1 at 485 nm). The stoichiometry of the reaction is 32 (reagentCr(VI)) which is in accordance with the oxidation reaction of the reagent by Cr(VI). The method has been applied to the determination of Cr(VI) and Fe(III) in ceramic materials.

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Eine Studie zur Cr(VI)-2-oximinodimedondithiosemicarbazon-Reaktion und die simultane Bestimmung von Cr(VI) und Fe(III)

Zusammenfassung 2-Oximinodimedonedithiosemicarbazon reagiert in stark saurem Milieu mit Cr(VI). Die orange Farbe kann im Konzentrationsbereich von 0.4–9,5g/ml zur spektrophotometrischen Cr(VI)-Bestimmung verwendet werden (=5600 1 mol^–1cm^–1bei 485 nm). Die Stöchiometrie der Reaktion ist 32 (Reagens: Cr(VI)) und entspricht der Oxidation des Reagens durch Cr(VI). Die Methode wurde zur Bestimmung von Cr(VI) und Fe(III) in keramischen Materialien eingesetzt.

     

Diffuse reflectance spectra of iron(III) vanadates

The electronic spectra of solid iron(III) vanadates FeVO₄ and Fe₂V₄O₁₃ were investigated by the diffuse reflectance technique in the spectral range 12 500–50 000 cm⁻¹. The spectra of investigated vanadates contain 2–3 intensive CT bands in the UV region and two lowest energy d–d bands in the 12 000–22 000 cm⁻¹ range. The presence of the weak bands for FeVO₄ and Fe₂V₄O₁₃ at 16 500 cm⁻¹ and 20 500 cm⁻¹ points to the lattice deffects (oxygen deficiency and the presence of the V⁴⁺ ions) in the structure of investigated vanadates.     

Kinetics of the Ru(III) catalyzed oxidation of formaldehyde and acetaldehyde by alkaline hexacyanoferrate(III)

The kinetics of ruthenium(III) catalyzed oxidation of formaldehyde and acetaldehyde by alkaline hexacyanoferrate(III) has been studied spectrophotometrically. The rate of oxidation of formaldehyde is directly proportional to [Fe(CN) _3– ⁶ ] while that of acetaldehyde is proportional tok[Fe(CN) _3– ⁶ ]/{k +k[Fe(CN) _3– ⁶ ]}, wherek, k andk are rate constants. The order of reaction in acetylaldehyde is unity while that in formaldehyde falls from 1 to 0. The rate of reaction is proportional to [Ru(III)] _T in each case. A suitable mechanism is proposed and discussed.

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Die Kinetik der Ru(III)-katalysierten Oxidation von Formaldehyd und Acetaldehyd mittels alkalischem Hexacyanoferrat(III)

Zusammenfassung Die Untersuchung der Kinetik erfolgte spektrophotometrisch. Die Geschwindigkeitskonstante der Oxidation von Formaldehyd ist direkt proportional zu [Fe(CN) _3– ⁶ ], währenddessen die entsprechende Konstante für Acetaldehyd proportional zuk[Fe(CN) _3– ⁶ ]/{k +k[Fe(CN) _3– ⁶ ]} ist, wobeik,k undk Geschwindigkeitskonstanten sind. Die Reaktionsordnung für Acetaldehyd ist eine erste, die für Formaldehyd fällt von erster bis zu nullter Ordnung. Die Geschwindigkeitskonstante ist in jedem Fall proportional zu [Ru(III)] _T . Es wird ein passender Mechanismus vorgeschlagen.

     

Vibrational interactions in dimethylgold(III) halides and carboxylates

The far-infrared and Raman spectra of binuclear molecules [Me₂AuX]₂ (X = Cl, Br, I) and [Me₂Au(OOCR)]₂ (R = Me, CF₃, Bu^t, Ph) in the 600–70 cm⁻¹ region are reported. The experimentally measured vibrational frequencies of [Me₂AuX]₂ are in a good agreement with density functional theory predictions. The Au…Au vibrational interactions predicted to be in the 270–60 cm⁻¹ region of [Me₂AuX]₂ far-IR and Raman spectra have been observed. The Raman-active Au…Au vibrations of the [Me₂Au(OOCR)]₂ molecules were found to be in the same region as those of [Me₂AuX]₂. The Au–X stretching modes were observed between 100 and 250 cm⁻¹ in accordance with the DFT predictions. Their frequencies in the IR spectra of [Me₂AuX]₂ increase in the sequence I < Br < Cl while the AuC₂ stretching frequencies decrease in the same order. This fact might be an evidence of the decreasing covalent character of the gold-halogen bridges. The Au–O stretching bands of dimethylgold(III) carboxylates have been observed in the 500–250 cm⁻¹ region, and Au–C stretching frequencies of both [Me₂AuX]₂ and [Me₂Au(OOCR)]₂ compounds have been found between 600 and 500 cm⁻¹.     

Zinc(II) Hydration in Aqueous Solution: A Raman Spectroscopic Investigation and An ab initio Molecular Orbital Study of Zinc(II) Water Clusters

Raman spectra of aqueous Zn(II)–perchlorate solutions were measured over broad concentration (0.50–3.54 mol-L^–1) and temperature (25–120°C) ranges. The weak polarized band at 390 cm^–1 and two depolarized modes at 270 and 214 cm^–1 have been assigned to ₁(a _1g), ₂(e _g), and ₅(f _2g) of the zinc–hexaaqua ion. The infrared-active mode at 365 cm^–1 has been assigned to ₃(f _1u). The vibrational analysis of the species [Zn(OH₂) ₂ ⁺ ] was done on the basis of O _h symmetry (OH₂ as point mass). The polarized mode ₁(a _1g)-ZnO₆ has been followed over the full temperature range and band parameters (band maximum, full width at half height, and intensity) have been examined. The position of the ₁(a _1g)-ZnO₆ mode shifts only about 4 cm^–1 to lower frequencies and broadens by about 32 cm^–1 for a 95°C temperature increase. The Raman spectroscopic data suggest that the hexaaqua–Zn(II) ion is thermodynamically stable in perchlorate solution over the temperature and concentration range measured. These findings are in contrast to ZnSO₄ solutions, recently measured by one of us, where sulfate replaces a water molecule of the first hydration sphere. Ab initio geometry optimizations and frequency calculations of [Zn(OH₂) ₂ ⁺ ] were carried out at the Hartree–Fock and second-order Møller–Plesset levels of theory, using various basis sets up to 6-31 + G*. The global minimum structure of the hexaaqua–Zn(II) species corresponds with symmetry T _h. The unscaled vibrational frequencies of the [Zn(OH₂) ₂ ⁺ ] are reported. The unscaled vibrational frequencies of the ZnO₆, unit are lower than the experimental frequencies (ca. 15%), but scaling the frequencies reproduces the measured frequencies. The theoretical binding enthalpy for [Zn(OH₂) ₂ ⁺ ] was calculated and accounts for ca. 66% of the experimental single-ion hydration enthalpy for Zn(II).Ab initio geometry optimizations and frequency calculations are also reported for a [Zn(OH₂) ₂ ¹⁸ ] (Zn[6 + 12]) cluster with 6 water molecules in the first sphere and 12 in the second sphere. The global minimum corresponds with T symmetry. Calculated frequencies of the zinc [6 + 12] cluster correspond well with the observed frequencies in solution. The ₁-ZnO₆ (unscaled) mode occurs at 388 cm^–1 almost in perfect correspondence to the experimental value. The theoretical binding enthalpy for [Zn(OH₂) ₂ ¹⁸ ] was calculated and is very close to the experimental single ion-hydration enthalpy for Zn(II). The water molecules of the first sphere form strong hydrogen bonds with water molecules in the second hydration shell because of the strong polarizing effect of the Zn(II) ion. The importance of the second hydration sphere is discussed.     

Cr(III), Fe(III), and Co(II) complexes of tetraazamacrocycles derived from 2,3-butanedione or benzil and 1,8-diamino-3,6-diazaoctane

Summary Template condensation of -diketones such as 2,3-butanedione or benzil with 1,8-diamino-3,6-diazaoctane in the presence of Cr(III), Fe(III) and Co(II) results in the formation of macrocyclic complexes of the type [MLX₂]X and [CoLX]X (where M=Cr(III), Fe(III), L=N₄ macrocycle and X=NO ₃ ^– or Cl^–). The complexes have been characterized by elemental analyses, conductance and magnetic measurements, molecular weight determinations, infrared and diffuse reflectance spectral studies.

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Cr(III)-, Fe(III)- und Co(II)-Komplexe mit Tetraazamacrocyclen aus 2,3-Butandion oder Benzil und 1,8-Diamino-3,6-diazaoctan

Zusammenfassung Kondensation von -Diketonenen wie 2,3-Butandion oder Benzil mit 1,8-Diamino-3,6-diazaoctan in Gegenwart von Cr(III), Fe(III) und Co(II) resultiert in der Bildung von macrocyclischen Komplexen vom Typ [MLX₂]X und [CoLX]X mit M=Cr(III), Fe(III), L=N₄-Macrocyclus und X=NO ₃ ^– oder Cl^–. Die Komplexe wurden mittels Elementaranalyse, Leitfähigkeits-und magnetischen Messungen, Molekulargewichtsbestimmung und Infrarot- bzw. diffuser Reflexions-Spektren charakterisiert.

     

Photoredox properties of Kojic acid and its derivatives complexed to Iron(III)

Summary Iron(III) complexes of the formcis-[Fe(SB(X - K)] in whichSB ^2– are open-chain tetradentateSchiff base N₂O₂-ligands ofacacen,benacen orsalen type, andX - K ^– are bidentate anions of kojic acid (5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4H-pyran-4-one) or other -pyranones undergo photoredox transformations when being irradiated in methanol into intraligand orLMCT bands. The quantum yields of the photoredox reactions depend on the peripheral constitution of the N₂O₂ ligands, the substituentsA andB of the ligandsX - K ^–, and the wavelength of irradiation _irr. The proposed mechanism involves the population of photoredox reactiveLMCT states by photophysical deactivation steps, primary photoredox formation ofX - K radicals and Fe(II), and subsequent dark redox processes giving back the anionsX - K ^– and the final products Fe(II) and formaldehyde formed in the molar ratio 2:1.

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Photoredoxeigenschaften von Fe(III)-Komplexen von Kojic Acid und ihren Derivaten

Zusammenfassung Eisen(III)-Komplexe der Formcis-[Fe(SB)(X - K)] mitSB ^2–=offenkettige tetradentateSchiff-Basen-N₂O₂-Liganden undX - K ^–=bidentate Anionen von 5-Hydroxy 2-hydroxymethyl-4H-pyran-4-on oder andere -Pyranone unterliegen bei Bestrahlung in Methanol Photoredoxumwandlungen, was durch Intraligand- oderLMCT-Banden belegt wird. Die Quantenausbeuten der Reaktionen hängen von der Konstitution der N₂O₂-Liganden, den SubstituentenA undB und dem LigandenX - K ^– sowie der Anregungswellenlänge _irr ab. Der vorgeschlagene Mechanismus beinhaltet die Population photoredoxreaktiverLMCT-Zustände durch photophysikalische Deaktivierungsschritte, die Bildung vonX - K*-Radikalen und Fe(II) und-Über Dunkelprozesse — die Rückbildung der AnionenX - K ^– sowie die Reaktion zu den Endprodukten Fe(II) und Formaldehyd im molaren Verhältnis 2:1.

     

Photometric titrations of metal ions based on UV absorption of Bi(III)-EDTA

Summary The Bi-EDTA chelate absorbs strongly in the UV ( _max=263 nm;=10³ l. mole^–1. mm^–1) in a wavelength region where most other metal chelates, metal ions and EDTA absorb to a much smaller extent or not at all. Two applications of this phenomenon are described:the determination of Bi(III) at the 10^–5 M level in the presence of other metals, and the use of bismuth(III) as a back-titrant in the determination of traces of iron.

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Zusammenfassung Bi(III)-ÄDTA-Chelat absorbiert UV-Licht sehr stark ( _max=263 nm; =10³ l. Mol.^–1 mm^–1) in einem Wellenlängengebiet, wo andere Metallchelate, Metallionen und ÄDTA viel weniger stark oder gar nicht absorbieren. Zwei Anwendungen dieser Eigenschaft werden beschrieben. Als erste die Analyse von 10^–5-m Bi(III)-Lösungen in Anwesenheit anderer Metalle. Weiter die Anwendung von Bismuth(III) als Titrant bei der komplexometrischen Rücktitration von Eisenspuren.

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Part of this paper was presented at the VI. International Symposium on Micro-techniques, Graz, 7–11 September 1970, Austria. Mikrochim. Acta 1971/5     

Saturated Vapor Pressure and Crystal Structure of Bis-(2-imino-4-pentanonato)copper(II)

A comprehensive study of copper(II) bis-ketoiminate including tensimetric analysis of sublimation and structure solution has been carried out. The temperature dependence of saturated vapor pressure over Cu(ki)₂ crystals derived by the flow method is expressed by the equation lnP_(atm)} = 25.31-13750/T, H _subl = -114.2 ± 1.3 kJ· mole^-1, S_subl =210.2 ± 3.0> J· mole^-1 · K^-1. Crystal data for CuO₂N₂C₁₀H₁₆: a=15.143(3), b=16.681(8), c=13.795(32) , space group Ccca, Z=12, d _calc = 1.47 g/cm³, R=0.029. The structure is molecular and consists of crystallographically independent Cu(ki)₂ complexes of two types, one with a cis structure and the other with a cis–trans disordering. The copper atom has a plane square environment of two oxygen and two nitrogen atoms. In the cis isomer, Cu–O 1.938 and Cu–N 1.895 ; in the disordered complex, all four Cu–O(N) distances are 1.901 .