Dimorphic cerium(III) oxoarsenate(III) Ce[AsO3]

Colourless, water- and air-stable single crystals of cerium(III) oxoarsenate(III) Ce[AsO₃] were prepared by the reaction of cerium metal (Ce) and arsenic sesquioxide (As₂O₃) in the presence of cesium chloride (CsCl) as fluxing agent at 750 °C in an evacuated silica ampoule. Ce[AsO₃] crystallizes monoclinically (a = 902.89(8), b = 782.54(7), c = 829.68(7) pm, β = 103.393(3)°, Z = 8) in the space group P2₁/c and is isotypic with α-Pb[SeO₃]. There are two crystallographically different Ce³⁺ positions. (Ce1)³⁺ is coordinated by nine oxygen atoms (d(Ce–O) = 244–286 pm) and (Ce2)³⁺ by only eight (d(Ce–O) = 239–273 pm). Both crystallographically different As³⁺ cations form discrete ψ¹ tetrahedra [AsO₃]³⁻ (d(As–O) = 174–179 pm), which are attached to the Ce³⁺ cations via edges and corners. The second monoclinic modification of Ce[AsO₃] with the lattice parameters a = 439.32(4), b = 529.21(5), c = 617.34(6) pm and β = 105.369(3)° with Z = 2 was obtained by high-pressure synthesis (11 GPa, 1200 °C) and has both a higher density (6.31 vs. 6.13 g · cm⁻³) and a higher calculated Madelung part of the lattice energy (15,155 vs. 15,132 kJ · mol⁻¹). It adopts the space group P2₁/m, crystallizing isotypically with La[AsO₃], β-Pb[SeO₃], Pb[SO₃] (scotlandite) or K[ClO₃] and exhibits nine-fold coordinated Ce³⁺ cations exclusively (d(Ce–O) = 254–287 pm) along with tripodal [AsO₃]³⁻ anions (d(As–O) = 175–176 pm). Raman spectroscopy on both phases of Ce[AsO₃] shows stretching vibrations between 769 and 731 cm⁻¹ as well as asymmetric vibrations in the range of 659–617 cm⁻¹. The symmetric bending mode vibrations emerge in an interval from 340 to 410 cm⁻¹ and the asymmetric bending modes range between 230 and 290 cm⁻¹.     

Outer-Sphere electron-transfer and the effect of linkage isomerism in the titanium(III) reduction of nitro-pentacyanocobaltate(III) and nitro-, and nitrito-pentaamminecobalt(III) complexes in aqueous acidic media

The reductions of [Co(CN)₅NO₂]³⁻, [Co(NH₃)₅NO₂]²⁺ and [Co(NH₃)₅ONO]²⁺, by Ti^III in aqueous acidic solution have been studied spectrophotometrically. Kinetic studies were carried out using conventional techniques at an ionic strength of 1.0 mol dm⁻³ (LiCl/HCl) at 25.0 ± 0.1 °C and acid concentrations between 0.015 and 0.100 mol dm⁻³. The second-order rate constant is inverse—acid dependent and is described by the limiting rate law:- k₂ ≈ k₀ + k[H⁺]⁻¹,where k=k′K_a and K_a is the hydrolytic equilibrium constant for [Ti(H₂O)₆]³⁺. Values of k₀ obtained for [Co(CN)₅NO₂]³⁻, [Co(NH₃)₅NO₂]²⁺ and [Co(NH₃)₅ONO]²⁺ are (1.31 ± 0.05) × 10⁻² dm³ mol⁻¹ s⁻¹, (4.53 ± 0.08) × 10⁻² dm³ mol⁻¹ s⁻¹ and (1.7 ± 0.08) × 10⁻² dm³ mol⁻¹ s⁻¹ respectively, while the corresponding k′ values from reductions by TiOH²⁺ are 10.27 ± 0.45 dm³ mol⁻¹ s⁻¹, 14.99 ± 0.70 dm³ mol⁻¹ s⁻¹ and 17.93 ± 0.78 dm³ mol⁻¹ s⁻¹ respectively. Values of K _a obtained for the three complexes lie in the range (1–2) × 10⁻³ mol dm⁻³ which suggest an outer-sphere mechanism.     

Sequestering Ability of Dicarboxylic Ligands Towards Dioxouranium(VI) in NaCl and KNO<Subscript>3</Subscript> Aqueous Solutions at <Emphasis Type="Italic">T</Emphasis>=298.15 K

The formation constants of dioxouranium(VI)-2,2′-oxydiacetic acid (diglycolic acid, ODA) and 3,6,9-trioxaundecanedioic acid (diethylenetrioxydiacetic acid, TODA) complexes were determined in NaCl (0.1≤I≤1.0 mol⋅L⁻¹) and KNO₃ (I=0.1 mol⋅L⁻¹) aqueous solutions at T=298.15 K by ISE-[H⁺] glass electrode potentiometry and visible spectrophotometry. Quite different speciation models were obtained for the systems investigated, namely: ML⁰, MLOH⁻, ML₂²⁻, M₂L₂(OH)⁻, and M₂L₂(OH)₂²⁻, for the dioxouranium(VI)–ODA system, and ML⁰, MLH⁺, and MLOH⁻ for the dioxouranium(VI)–TODA system (M=UO₂²⁺ and L = ODA or TODA), respectively. The dependence on ionic strength of the protonation constants of ODA and TODA and of both metal-ligand complexes was investigated using the SIT (Specific Ion Interaction Theory) approach. Formation constants at infinite dilution are [for the generic equilibrium pUO₂²⁺+q(L²⁻)+rH⁺ ⇌(UO₂²⁺) _p (L) _q H _r ^(2p−2q+r);β _pqr ]: log ₁₀ β ₁₁₀=6.146, log ₁₀ β ₁₁₋₁=0.196, log ₁₀ β ₁₂₀=8.360, log ₁₀ β ₂₂₋₁=8.966, log ₁₀ β ₂₂₋₂=3.529, for the dioxouranium(VI)–ODA system and log β ₁₁₀=3.636, log ₁₀ β ₁₁₁=6.650, log ₁₀ β ₁₁₋₁=−1.242 for dioxouranium(VI)–TODA system. The influence of etheric oxygen(s) on the interaction towards the metal ion was discussed, and this effect was quantified by means of a sigmoid Boltzman type equation that allows definition of a quantitative parameter (pL ₅₀) that expresses the sequestering capacity of ODA and TODA towards UO₂²⁺; a comparison with other dicarboxylates was made. A visible absorption spectrum for each complex reaching a significant percentage of formation in solution (KNO₃ medium) has been calculated to better characterize the compounds found by pH-metric refinement.     

Complexation of uranium (VI) with the siderophore desferrioxamine B

Siderophores are microbial produced low molecular weight iron chelators and strongly bind to hard Lewis acids. The siderophore desfern oxamine B (DFO) has hydroxamate functional groups, similar to acetohydroxamic acid (AHA), a ligand that is proposed for actinide complexation in advanced separations. In the proposed separation involving AHA, the exact role of the complex in the extraction behavior of actinides is unclear DFO can be used to clarify the role of AHA if the fundamental interactions of DFO with actinides are determined Experiments with uranyl are performed from pH 3.5 to pH 10 showing three complexes. UO₂DFOH₂, UO₂DFOH, and UOOHDFOH with stability constants of log β(UO₂DFOH₂) = 22.93±0.04, log β(UO₂DFOH) = 17.12±0.35, and log β(UO₂OHDFOH) = 22.76±0.34.     

Thermodynamic data for lanthanoid(III) sequestration by phytate at different temperatures

Abstract  

The results of an investigation on the interactions between phytate ion (myo-inositol hexaphosphate, Phy) and some lanthanoid cations (La³⁺, Nd³⁺, Sm³⁺, Dy³⁺, and Yb³⁺) are reported. The stability constants of various LnH _j Phy species (Ln = generic lanthanoid) were determined by potentiometry (ISE-H⁺ glass electrode) in NaCl_aq at I = 0.15 mol dm⁻³ and t = 25 °C, and the corresponding formation enthalpies by calorimetric titration. The thermodynamic data obtained were used to provide a speciation scheme for the lanthanoid(III)–phytate systems at different temperatures. The sequestering ability of this ligand toward Ln³⁺ was also evaluated by calculation of pL₅₀ values (the total concentration of ligand necessary to bind 50% of a cation present in trace amounts) under different conditions, and equations were formulated to model their dependence on temperature and pH.     

X‐ray crystal of diprotonated tetra‐(2‐pyridyl)pyrazine (H2TPPZ), aqua Fe3+‐phen crystal and new lanthanide complexes of TPPZ and their biochemical studies

New complexes derived from M³⁺ salts with polyazine as monometallic such as [Fe (TPPZ)Cl₃].½H₂O (1) , [Cr (TPPZ)₂Cl₂]Cl.2EtOH (2) , [La (TPPZ)(NO₃)₂(H₂O)₂]NO₃.H₂O (3) in addition to [Fe (Phen)₃]3Cl.7H₂O (4) were isolated. Three bimetallic, [H₂TPPZ][(AuCl₄)₂]. H₂O (5) , [Ce₂(TPPZ)EtOH (NO₃)₃]3NO₃ (6) and [Nd₂TPPZCl₂(H₂O)₄]4Cl.CHCl₃. 4H₂O (7) and mixed ligand complexes, [Fe (TPPZ)(Phen)₂]Cl₃ (8) , [Fe (TPPZ) (Phen)₂][TPPZCl₃] (9) , [La₂(TPPZ)(Phen)₂(EtOH)₂]6Cl.CHCl₃.EtOH.H₂O (10) and [Nd₂(TPPZ)(Phen)Cl₄]2Cl.3H₂O (11) were synthesized and characterized. Crystal data of (4) is tetragonal, I4₁/a, a = b 35.951 (3) Å, c = 11.9055 (8) Å, α = 80.201 (2)° β = 78.846 (2)°, γ = 89.687 (2)° V = 741.06 (5)ų, Z = 1 while triclinic, P1, a = 7.3913 (3) Å, b = 9.7344 (4) Å, c = 10.6577 (4) Å, α = β = γ = 90°, V = 741.06 (5)ų and Z = 170 for (5) . Analyses, spectral and cyclic voltammetry studies indicate the bonding and the redox properties. Anticancer studies promised to be effective in lanthanides and some complexes were screened against antibacterial or antifungal.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of complex of Ce(NO<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript> with N-(3-methyl-pyridin-2-yl)-formimidoyl-(3-methyl-pyridin-2-yl) hydrazone

The reaction of 3,6-di-(3-methyl-pyridin-2-yI)-s-tetrazine (DMPTZ, II) with Ce^III salt [Ce(NO₃)₃ · 6H₂O] generates a new ligand, N-(3-methyl-pyridin-2-yl)-formimidoyl-(3-methyl-pyridin-2-yl) hydrazone (L), and forms a new complex: a mononuclear complex [Ce(L)(NO₃)₂ (H₂O)₃] · NO₃ (III). Crystal data for III: space group P-1, with a = 0.7133(4) nm, b = 1.1139(2) nm, c = 1.4572(3) nm, α= 102.13(2)°, β= 99.81(3)°, γ= 91.10(3)°, Z = 2, V = 1113.6(7) nm³, μ = 2.123 mm⁻¹ and F(000) = 630. L acts as a tri-dentate chelating ligand in III. There are 10 coordination sites around Ce³⁺ of III, which are respectively occupied by seven oxygen atoms (four from two nitrate anions and three from three H₂O molecules) and three nitrogen atoms (all from L). The cerium atom and three chelating nitrogen atoms are coplanar. The mechanism of the metal assisted decomposition is discussed briefly.     

Kinetic and mechanistic studies on the electron-transfer reactions between diaquabisethylenediaminecobalt(III) and ethylenediaminetetraacetatocobaltate(III) with promazine in acidic aqueous media

The kinetics of the electron-transfer reactions between promazine (ptz) and [Co(en)₂(H₂O)₂]³⁺ in CF₃SO₃H solution ([Co^III] = (2–6) × 10⁻³ m, [ptz] = 2.5 × 10⁻⁴ m, [H⁺] = 0.02 − 0.05 m, I = 0.1 m (H⁺, K⁺, CF₃SO ₃ ⁻ ), T = 288–308 K) and [Co(edta)]⁻ in aqueous HCl ([Co^III] = (1 − 4) × 10⁻³ m, [ptz] = 1 × 10⁻⁴ m, [H⁺] = 0.1 − 0.5 m, I = 1.0 m (H⁺, Na⁺, Cl⁻), T = 313 − 333 K) were studied under the condition of excess Co^III using u.v.–vis. spectroscopy. The reactions produce a Co^II species and a stable cationic radical. A linear dependence of the pseudo-first-order rate constant (k _obs) on [Co^III] with a non-zero intercept was established for both redox processes. The rate of reaction with the [Co(en)₂(H₂O)₂]³⁺ ion was found to be independent of [H⁺]. In the case of the [Co(edta)]⁻ ion, the k _obs dependence on [H⁺] was linear and the increasing [H⁺] accelerates the rate of the outer-sphere electron-transfer reaction. The activation parameters were calculated as follows: ΔH ^≠ = 105 ± 4 kJ mol⁻¹, ΔS ^≠ = 93 ± 11 J K⁻¹mol⁻¹ for [Co(en)₂(H₂O)₂]³⁺; ΔH ^≠ = 67 ± 9 kJ mol⁻¹, ΔS ^≠ = − 54 ± 28 J K⁻¹mol⁻¹ for [Co(edta)]⁻.     

New promising composite materials useful in the adsorption of Cu(II) in ethanol based on cellulose and cellulose acetate

This work describes for the first time the synthesis and characterization of new promising materials based on cellulose (Cel) and cellulose acetate (Celac), previously modified with aluminum oxide (CelAl and CelacAl) and post functionalized with 1,4-diazabicyclo [2.2.2] octane-n-propyltrimethoxysilane chloride (SiDbCl₂), resulting the chemically modified hybrid materials CelAl/SiDbCl₂ and CelacAl/SiDbCl₂. The materials have shown to be useful in the adsorption of CuCl₂ from ethanol, presenting high effective adsorption capacity. In the adsorption process, the copper ions diffuse into the solid solution interface and are retained as anionic complexes CuCl₃⁻ or CuCl₄²⁻. An expressive effective adsorption capacity t_Q, as well as the stability constants β₁ and β₂, were found for both adsorbents: (a) CelAl/DbCl₂: t_Q = 0.33 × 10⁻³ mol g⁻¹, log β₁ = 4.23 (±0.04) and log β₂ = 6.99 (±0.03); (b) CelacAl/DbCl₂: t_Q = 0.48 × 10⁻³ mol g⁻¹, log β₁ = 5.1 (±0.1) and log β₂ = 8.3 (±0.1). Both adsorbent materials are potentially useful in the pre-concentration and further analysis of Cu(II) present in trace amounts in ethanol, extensively used as an automotive fuel in Brazil. Regeneration of the adsorbents requires a very simple procedure consisting in their immersion in aqueous solution which causes the immediate release of the Cu(OH₂)_n²⁺ species to the solution phase.     

Speciation of the Vanadium (III) Complexes with 6-Methylpicolinic Acid,Salicylic Acid and Phthalic Acid

The complex species formed in aqueous solutions (25 °C, I=3.0 mol⋅dm⁻³ KCl ionic medium) between the V(III) cation and the ligands 6-methylpicolinic acid (MePic, HL), salicylic acid (H₂Sal, H₂L) and phthalic acid (H₂Phtha, H₂L) have been studied by potentiometric and spectrophotometric measurements. Application of the least-squares computer program LETAGROP to the experimental emf(H) data, taking into account the hydrolytic species and hydrolysis constants of V(III), indicates that under the employed experimental conditions the complexes [VL]²⁺, [V(OH)L]⁺, [V(OH)₂L], [V(OH)₃L]⁻, [VL₂]⁺, [VL₃] and [V₂OL₄] form in the vanadium(III)–MePic system. Were observed the complexes [VL]⁺, [VL₂]⁻, [V(OH)L₂]²⁻ and [VL₃]³⁻ in the vanadium(III)–H₂Sal system, and the species [VHL]²⁺, [VL]⁺, [V(OH)L], [VHL₂], [VL₂]⁻, [V(OH)L₂]²⁻, [V(OH)₂L₂]³⁻ and [VL₃]³⁻ in the vanadium(III)–H₂Phtha system. The stability constants of these complexes were determined by potentiometric measurements, and spectrophotometric measurements were made in order to perform a qualitative characterization of the complexes formed in aqueous solution.     

A kinetic investigation of the oxidation of <Emphasis Type="SmallCaps">dl</Emphasis>-pipecolinate by bis(hydrogenperiodato)argentate(III) complex anion

Kinetics of oxidation of dl-pipecolinate by bis(hydrogenperiodato)argentate(III) complex anion, [Ag(HIO₆)₂]⁵⁻, has been studied in aqueous alkaline medium in the temperature range of 25–40 °C. The oxidation kinetics is first order in the silver(III) and pipecolinate concentrations. The observed second-order rate constant, decreasing with increasing [periodate] is virtually independent of [OH⁻]. α-Aminoadipate as the major oxidation product of pipecolinate has been identified by chromatographic analysis. A reaction mechanism is proposed that involves a pre-equilibrium between [Ag(HIO₆)₂]⁵⁻ and [Ag(HIO₆)(H₂O)(OH)]²⁻, a mono-periodate coordinated silver(III) complex. Both Ag(III) complexes are reduced in parallel by pipecolinate in rate-determining steps (described by k ₁ for the former Ag(III) species and k ₂ for the latter). The determined rate constants and their associated activation parameters are k ₁ (25 °C) = 0.40 ± 0.02 M⁻¹ s⁻¹, ∆H ₁^≠ = 53 ± 2 kJ mol⁻¹, ∆S ₁^≠ = −74 ± 5 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹ and k ₂ (25 °C) = 0.64 ± 0.02 M⁻¹ s⁻¹, ∆H ₂^≠ = 41 ± 2 kJ mol⁻¹, ∆S ₂^≠ = −110 ± 5 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹. The time-resolved spectra, a positive dependence of the rate constants on ionic strength of the reaction medium, and the consistency of pre-equilibrium constants derived from different reaction systems support the proposed reaction mechanism.     

Study of Complex Formation between Kryptofix 21 with La<Superscript>3+</Superscript>, Y<Superscript>3+</Superscript> and Ce<Superscript>3+</Superscript> Cations in Some Binary Mixed Non-Aqueous Solvents Using the Conductometric Method

The complexation reactions between La³⁺, Y³⁺ and Ce³⁺ cations with the macrocyclic ligand, kryptofix 21, were studied in methanol-acetonitrile (MeOH-AN) and methanol-methylacetate (MeOHMeOAc) binary mixed solvent solutions at different temperatures using the conductometric method. The conductance data show that in most solvent systems, the kryptofix 21 forms a 1: 1 [M: L] complex with La³⁺, Y³⁺ and Ce³⁺ metal cations, but in the case of Y³⁺ cation in pure methylacetate, in addition of formation of a 1: 1 [ML] complex, 1: 2 [ML₂] and 1: 3 [ML₃] complexes are formed in solution. In the case of Ce³⁺cation, a 1: 1 [ML] and also a 1: 2 [ML₂] complexes are formed in this solvent system at all studied temperatures. The electrical conductance data in acetonitrile, show that a 1: 1 [ML] and also a 1: 2 [ML₂] complexes are formed between the ligand and La³⁺ and Ce³⁺ metal cations at different temperatures. The stability constants of the 1: 1 [ML] complexes were determined using the conductometric data and a computer program, GENPLOT. A non-monotonic relationship was observed between log_{K f} of the 1: 1 complexes with the composition of the binary solvent solutions which was discussed in term of solvent-solvent interactions and also preferential solvation of the metal cations and the ligand in solutions. The selectivity order of the ligand for the metal cations in MeOH–AN and MeOH–MeOAc binary solvent solutions, at 25°C was found to be: Y³⁺ > La³⁺ > Ce³⁺ and La³⁺ > Y³⁺ > Ce³⁺, respectively. The values of the standard thermodynamic quantities (ΔH _c ^° and ΔS _c ^° ) for formation of the 1: 1 complexes were obtained from temperature dependence of the stability constans of the complexes and the results show that the thermodynamics of the complexation reactions between kryptofix 21 and La³⁺, Y³⁺ and Ce³⁺ cations, is affected by the nature and composition of the mixed solvents systems.     

Sandwich-type Uranium-Substituted of Bismuthotungstate: Synthesis and Structure Determination of [Na(UO2)2(H2O)4(BiW9O33)2]13?

The sandwich-type [Na(UO₂)₂(H₂O)₄(BiW₉O₃₃)₂]¹³⁻ uranium (VI) has been synthesized by reacting the trivacant species of B-α-[BiW₉O₃₃]⁹⁻ with and investigated by IR and UV–Vis spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. The X-ray single crystal analysis was carried out on Na₁₃[Na(UO₂)₂(H₂O)₄(BiW₉O₃₃)₂] · 33H₂O (I) which crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group Pna2₁ with a = 33.8454(19) ?, b = 21.1484(12) ?, c = 13.2403(7) ?, α = 90°, β = 90°, γ = 90°, and Z = 4. The polyanion consists of two lacunary B-α-[BiW₉O₃₃]⁹⁻ groups which sandwich two uranyl cations and one sodium cation. The uranium atoms adopt distorted pentagonal–bipyramidal coordination, achieved by two equatorial bonds to each BiW₉O₃₃ unit and one external water ligand. The coordination of each uranium atom is evident by the shift of ν_as(W–O_b–W) and ν_as(Bi–O) stretching vibrational bonds. Electronic supplementary material  The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Kinetic studies on H+-catalysed aquation of some chromium(III)-oxalato-amino acid complexes

The following chromium(III) complexes with serine (Ser) and aspartic acid (Asp) were obtained and characterized in solution: [Cr(ox)₂(Aa)]²⁻ (where Aa = Ser or Asp), [Cr(AspH₋₁)₂]⁻ and [Cr(ox)(Ser)₂]⁻. In acidic solutions, [Cr(ox)₂(Aa)]²⁻ undergoes acid-catalysed aquation to cis-[Cr(ox)₂(H₂O)₂]⁻ and the appropriate amino acid. [Cr(ox)(Ser)₂]⁻ undergoes consecutive acid-catalysed Ser liberation to give [Cr(ox)(H₂O)₄]⁺, and the [Cr(Asp)₂]⁻ ion is converted into [Cr(Asp)(H₂O)₄]²⁺. Kinetics of these reactions were studied under isolation conditions. The determined rate expressions for all the reactions are of the form: k _obs = a + b[H⁺]. Reaction mechanisms are proposed, and the meaning of the determined parameters has been established. Evidence for the formation of an intermediate with O-monodentate amino acid is given. The effect of the R-substituent at the α-carbon atom of the amino acid on the complex reactivity is discussed.     

Complexometric and spectrophotometric determination of thorium(IV), cerium(III), and uranium(VI), using quinizarin sulphonic acid after separation with ion-exchange resins

A method is described for the complexometric EDTA-titration and spectrophotometric determination of Th⁴⁺ Ce³⁺, and UO₂²⁺ in binary or ternary mixtures after primary separation with ion-exchange resin. As indicator or coloring agent, quinizarin sulphonic acid is used. The EDTA titration gives accurate results with Th⁴⁺ and Ce³⁺ only, but the spectrophotometric method proved to be suitable for determination of small quantities of the metal ions.     

Oxidation of 3-(4-methoxyphenoxy)-1,2-propanediol by bis(hydrogen periodato)argentate(III) complex anion: a kinetic study

Oxidation of 3-(4-methoxyphenoxy)-1,2-propanediol (MPPD) by bis(hydrogenperiodato) argentate(III) complex anion, [Ag(HIO₆)₂]⁵⁻ has been studied in aqueous alkaline medium by use of conventional spectrophotometry. The major oxidation product of MPPD has been identified as 3-(4-methoxyphenoxy)-2-ketone-1-propanol by mass spectrometry. The reaction shows overall second-order kinetics, being first-order in both [Ag(III)] and [MPPD]. The effects of [OH⁻] and periodate concentration on the observed second-order rate constants k′ have been analyzed, and accordingly an empirical expression has been deduced:

Chromatographic studies of metal complexes. Part VI. Investigation of the effect of electrolytes on thin-layer chromatography

The octahedral cationic Co^III complexes [Co(ida)(bigH)₂]⁺, [Co(glyO)(bigH)₂]²⁺, [Co(α-alanO)(bigH)₂]²⁺, [Co(β-alanO)BigH)₂]²⁺ and Co(PhbigH)₃]³⁺, where idaH₂=iminodiacetic acid, glyOH=glycine, α-alanOH=α-alanine, β-alanOH=β-alanine and PhbigH=phenylbiguanide, were studied by thin-layer chromatography on silica gel in solutions of different electrolytes (NaCl, NaBr, NaI, Na₂SO₄, Na₂S₂O₃, NaNO₂ and NaNO₃). Among other factors, the movement of the cationic complexes was found to be dependent on the surface tension and equivalent conductance of the developer electrolyte.     

Manganese(III)-carboxylate binding: Chemistry and structure of a hydrated pyridinedicarboxylate

The reaction of Mn(CH₃COO)₃ 2H₂O with the carboxyl-rich ligand pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid (H₂L) in methanol affords a high-spin (S = 2) hydratedbis-complex. Structure determination has revealed the solid to be [Mn^III(H₂ L)(L)] [Mn^IIIL₂] 5H₂ O: space group P−1;Z = 2;a = 7.527(3)?³,b= 14.260(4)?,c = 16.080(6)?,α = 91.08(3)°,β = 103.58(3)°,γ= 105.41(3)° andV= 1611.2(10)?³. Each ligand is planar and is bonded in the tridentate O₂N fashion. The MnO₄N₂ coordination spheres show large distortions from octahedral symmetry. The lattice is stabilised by an extensive network of O…O hydrogen-bonding involving water molecules and carboxyl functions. Upon dissolution in water, protic redistribution occurs and the complex acts as the mono-basic acid Mn(HL)(L) (pK, 4.3 ±0.05). The deprotonated complex displays high metal reduction potentials: Mn^IVL₂-Mn^IIIL ₂ ⁻ , 1.05V; Mn^IIIL ₂ ⁻ Mn^IIL ₂ ²⁻ -, 0.28V vs. SCE     

Chemie der Seltenerdmetalle, 19. Mitt.: Dissoziation des Ce(III)-succinats im sauren Gebiet

Zusammenfassung Die Dissoziation von Ce₂ Suc ₃·3 H₂O^** in Perchlorsäure-Lösungen wurde verfolgt und die Dissoziationskonstanten der Succinationen: (CeSuc)⁺ und (CeSuc ₂)^– unter Benützung einer Löslichkeitsmethode in 1m-NH₄ClO₄-Lösung bei 25°C bestimmt. Die Löslichkeitsprodukte von Ce₂ Suc ₃: [Ce³⁺]²[Suc ^2–]³, [CeSuc ⁺]²[Suc ^2–], [CeSuc ⁺][CeSuc ₂ ^–] wurden bestimmt.

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The dissociation of Ce₂ Suc ₃·3H₂O in perchloric acid solutions was investigated. The dissociation constants of the succinate ions (CeSuc)⁺ and (CeSuc ₂)^– were determined inM-NH₄ClO₄ at 25° using a solubility method and the solubility products of Ce₂ Suc ₃, i. e. [Ce³⁺]²[Suc ^2–]³, [CeSuc ⁺]²[Suc ^2–], [CeSuc ⁺][CeSuc ₂ ^–] measured.

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Intermediate and ion-pair formation in the outer-sphere reactions between azido-pentacyanocobaltate(III) and iron(II) polypyridyl complexes in aqueous medium

The kinetics of the reactions between azido-pentacyanocobaltate(III), Co(CN)₅N₃ ³⁻, and iron(II) polypyridyl complexes, Fe(LL)₃ ²⁺ (LL = bipy, phen), have been studied in both neutral and acidic aqueous solutions at I = 0.1 mol dm⁻³ NaCl. The reactions were carried out under pseudo-first-order conditions in which the concentration of Fe(LL)₃ ²⁺ was kept constant, and the second-order rate constants obtained for the reactions at 35 °C were within the range of 0.156–0.219 dm³ mol⁻¹ s⁻¹ for LL = bipy and 0.090–0.118 dm³ mol⁻¹ s⁻¹ for LL = phen. Activation parameters were measured for these systems. The dependence of reaction rates on acid was studied in the range [H⁺] = 0.001–0.008 mol dm⁻³. The reaction in acid medium shows interesting kinetics. Two reactive species were identified in acid medium, namely, the protonated cobalt complex and the azido-bridged binuclear complex. The electron-transfer process is proposed to go by mixed outer- and inner-sphere mechanisms in acid medium, in which electron transfer through the bridged inner-sphere complex (k ₅) is slower than through the outer-sphere path (k ₄). Electronic supplementary material  The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.