Four‐Coordinate Copper Halonitrosyl {CuNO}10 Complexes

While copper nitrosyl complexes are implicated in numerous biological systems, isolable examples remain limited. In this report, we show that [Cl₃CuNO]^?, with a {CuNO}¹⁰ electron configuration, can be generated by nitrite reduction at a copper(I) dichloride anion or by nitric oxide addition to a copper(II) trichloride precursor. The bromide analogue, [Br₃CuNO]^? was synthesized analogously, and both copper halonitrosyl complexes were characterized by X‐ray diffraction and a variety of spectroscopic methods. Experimental data and multireference (CASSCF/NEVPT2) calculations provide strong evidence for a Cu^II–NO^. ground state. Both [Cl₃CuNO]^? and [Br₃CuNO]^? release and recapture NO^. reversibly, and exhibit nitrosative reactivities toward a wide range of biological nucleophiles, such as amines, alcohols, and thiols.     

The spectrophotometric determination of nitrate in natural waters,with particular reference to sea-water

Nitrate can be reduced to nitrite in good yield by means of hydrazine in alkaline solution; the reaction is promoted by catalytic quantities of copper. The authors have established the optimum conditions for tlie reduction and applied the method to the determination of nitrate in fresh waters and in sea-waters. The nitrite formed is determined by Mellon and Rider's modification of the Griess-Ilosvay procedure. The reduction with hydrazine is carried out in the presence of 0.25 p.p.m. of copper at pH 9.6 in a solution buffered with sodium phenate. It is complete within 24 hours at room temperature. The method will detect ca. 0.3 μg NO₃$\text{N}\text{l}$ and gives a standard deviation of ca. 2% in the range 20-600 μg NO₃-$\text{N}\text{l}$. Up to 60 determinations can be made per 6 hour working period. The interference of nitrite has been investigated. Ammonium salts, urea, and amino acids do not interfere, at the concentrations at which they occur in sea-water.It is preferable to analyse samples immediately after collection, but if this is not possible, they should be filtered, sterilized with 2 p.p.m. of mercuric chloride and stored in glass containers.     

Computational study of the mechanism and selectivity of ruthenium-catalyzed hydroamidations of terminal alkynes

Density functional theory calculations were performed to elucidate the mechanism of the ruthenium-catalyzed hydroamidation of terminal alkynes, a powerful and sustainable method for the stereoselective synthesis of enamides. The results provide an explanation for the puzzling experimental finding that with tri-n-butylphosphine (P(Bu)₃) as the ligand, the E-configured enamides are obtained, whereas the stereoselectivity is inverted in favor of the Z-configured enamides with (dicyclohexylphosphino)methane (dcypm) ligands. Using the addition of pyrrolidinone to 1-hexyne as a model reaction, various pathways were investigated, among which a catalytic cycle turned out to be most advantageous for both ligand systems that consists of: (a) oxidative addition, (b) alkyne coordination, (c) alkyne insertion (d) vinyl-vinylidene rearrangement, (e) nucleophilic transfer and finally (f) reductive elimination. The stereoselectivity of the reaction is decided in the nucleophilic transfer step. For the P(ⁿBu)₃ ligand, the butyl moiety is oriented anti to the incoming 2-pyrolidinyl unit during the nucleophilic transfer step, whereas for the dcypm ligand, steric repulsion between the butyl and cyclohexyl groups turns it into a syn orientation. Overall, the formation of E-configured product is favorable by 4.8 kcal mol^–1 (Δ^‡ GSDL) for the catalytic cycle computed with P(Bu)₃ as ancillary ligand, whereas for the catalytic cycle computed with dcypm ligands, the Z-product is favored by 7.0 kcal mol^–1 (Δ^‡ GSDL). These calculations are in excellent agreement with experimental findings.     

Chiral tether-mediated stabilization and helix-sense control of complementary metallo-double helices

A series of novel Pt^II-linked double helices were prepared by inter- or intrastrand ligand-exchange reactions of the complementary duplexes composed of chiral or achiral amidine dimer and achiral carboxylic acid dimer strands joined by trans-Pt^II–acetylide complexes with PPh₃ ligands using chiral and achiral chelating diphosphines. The structure and stability of the Pt^II-linked double helices were highly dependent on the diphosphine structures. An interstrand ligand exchange took place with chiral and achiral 1,3-diphosphine-based ligands, resulting in trans-Pt^II-bridged double helices, whose helical structures were quite stable even in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) due to the interstrand cross-link, whereas a 1,2-diphosphine-based ligand produced non-cross-linked cis-Pt^II-linked duplexes, resulting from an intrastrand ligand-exchange that readily dissociated into single strands in DMSO. When enantiopure 1,3-diphosphine-based ligands were used, the resulting trans-Pt^II-bridged double helices adopted a preferred-handed helical sense biased by the chirality of the bridged diphosphines. Interestingly, the interstrand ligand exchange with racemic 1,3-diphosphine toward an optically-active Pt^II-linked duplex, composed of chiral amidine and achiral carboxylic acid strands, was found to proceed in a diastereoselective manner, thus forming complete homochiral trans-Pt^II-bridged double helices via a unique chiral self-sorting.     

Structural diversities and preliminary antimicrobial studies of 1-((<Emphasis Type="Italic">E</Emphasis>)-(pentylimino)methyl)naphthalen-2-ol and its metal complexes

Schiff bases and their metal complexes have a number of biological activities such as antidepressant, analgesic, antimicrobial, antiviral, and antitumor. In the present studies, the 1-((E)-(pentylimino)methyl)naphthalen-2-ol ligand is prepared by the reaction of 2-hydroxynaphthaldehyde with n-amyl amine. The ligand results in CoL₃, NiL₂ and CuL₂ complexes when reacted with the cobalt acetate, nickel acetate, and copper acetate salts respectively. The complexes along with their ligand are fully characterized by X-ray diffraction studies and biologically screened. The ligand structure reveals that it is a zwitterion species where the iminic nitrogen atom is protonated and the C–O bond shows a high double bond character. The cobalt complex has an octahedral geometry around the metal center and each nitrogen atom is in the trans position to the oxygen donor site. On the other hand, the copper complex shows a centrosymmetric square planar coordination, and in this case, the nitrogen sites are trans to each other. The complexes and the ligand are found to be more potent than the standard drugs used against some microbes in their preliminary biological studies.     

Cobalt-catalysed asymmetric hydrovinylation of 1,3-dienes

In the presence of bidentate 1,n-bis-diphenylphosphinoalkane-CoCl₂ complexes {Cl₂Co[P ∼ P]} and Me₃Al or methylaluminoxane, acyclic (E)-1,3-dienes react with ethylene (1 atmosphere) to give excellent yields of hydrovinylation products. The regioselectivity (1,4- or 1,2-addition) and the alkene configuration (E- or Z-) of the resulting product depend on the nature of the ligand and temperature at which the reaction is carried out. Cobalt(ii)-complexes of 1,1-diphenylphosphinomethane and similar ligands with narrow bite angles give mostly 1,2-addition, retaining the E-geometry of the original diene. Complexes of most other ligands at low temperature (–40 °C) give almost exclusively a single branched product, (Z)-3-alkylhexa-1,4-diene, which arises from a 1,4-hydrovinylation reaction. A minor product is the linear adduct, a 6-alkyl-hexa-1,4-diene, also arising from a 1,4-addition of ethylene. As the temperature is increased, a higher proportion of the major branched-1,4-adduct appears as the (E)-isomer. The unexpectedly high selectivity seen in the Co-catalysed reaction as compared to the corresponding Ni-catalysed reaction can be rationalized by invoking the intermediacy of an η⁴-[(diene)[P ∼ P]CoH]⁺-complex and its subsequent reactions. The enhanced reactivity of terminal E-1,3-dienes over the corresponding Z-dienes can also be explained on the basis of the ease of formation of this η⁴-complex in the former case. The lack of reactivity of the X₂Co(dppb) (X = Cl, Br) complexes in the presence of Zn/ZnI₂ makes the Me₃Al-mediated reaction different from the previously reported hydroalkenylation of dienes. Electron-rich phospholanes, bis-oxazolines and N-heterocyclic carbenes appear to be poor ligands for the Co(ii)-catalysed hydrovinylation of 1,3-dienes. An extensive survey of chiral ligands reveals that complexes of DIOP, BDPP and Josiphos ligands are quite effective for these reactions even at –45 °C and enantioselectivities in the range of 90–99% ee can be realized for a variety of 1,3-dienes. Cobalt(ii)-complex of an electron-deficient Josiphos ligand is especially active, requiring only <1 mol% catalyst to effect the reactions.     

Voltammetry of copper species in estuarine waters induced adsorption of copper on the hanging mercury drop electrode in complexing ligand/surfactant/chloride media

The adsorption of copper species on a positively charged hanging mercury drop electrode in complexing ligand/surfactant/chloride solution is discussed. Techniques used were differential pulse voltammetry of the copper in the adsorbed film, and potential-step reduction of adsorbed copper followed by different pulse anodic stripping voltammetry of Cu(Hg). The CuCl^?₂ species is shown to be the most important copper moiety adsorbed on the electrode and the adsorption is enhanced by organic films. This can be a critical pathway in the reduction of copper(II) in estuarine waters. The induced adsorption of copper in organic layers has biogeochemical implications associated with the nature of organic films and their influence on the Cu(II)/Cu(I) redox couple. There are also analytical applications, e.g., the compositional assay of organic monolayers by utilising Cu(II) and Cu(I) adsorption as electoractive probes and the determination of solution copper-organic binding.     

Dehydrogenation,disproportionation and transfer hydrogenation reactions of formic acid catalyzed by molybdenum hydride compounds

The cyclopentadienyl molybdenum hydride compounds, Cp^RMo(PMe₃)_3–x(CO)_xH (Cp^R = Cp, Cp*; x = 0, 1, 2 or 3), are catalysts for the dehydrogenation of formic acid, with the most active catalysts having the composition Cp^RMo(PMe₃)₂(CO)H. The mechanism of the catalytic cycle is proposed to involve (i) protonation of the molybdenum hydride complex, (ii) elimination of H₂ and coordination of formate, and (iii) decarboxylation of the formate ligand to regenerate the hydride species. NMR spectroscopy indicates that the nature of the resting state depends on the composition of the catalyst. For example, (i) the resting states for the CpMo(CO)₃H and CpMo(PMe₃)(CO)₂H systems are the hydride complexes themselves, (ii) the resting state for the CpMo(PMe₃)₃H system is the protonated species [CpMo(PMe₃)₃H₂]⁺, and (iii) the resting state for the CpMo(PMe₃)₂(CO)H system is the formate complex, CpMo(PMe₃)₂(CO)(κ¹-O₂CH), in the presence of a high concentration of formic acid, but CpMo(PMe₃)₂(CO)H when the concentration of acid is low. While CO₂ and H₂ are the principal products of the catalytic reaction induced by Cp^RMo(PMe₃)_3–x(CO)_xH, methanol and methyl formate are also observed. The generation of methanol is a consequence of disproportionation of formic acid, while methyl formate is a product of subsequent esterification. The disproportionation of formic acid is a manifestation of a transfer hydrogenation reaction, which may also be applied to the reduction of aldehydes and ketones. Thus, CpMo(CO)₃H also catalyzes the reduction of a variety of ketones and aldehydes to alcohols by formic acid, via a mechanism that involves ionic hydrogenation.     

Synthesis,characterization, fluorescence and redox features of new <Emphasis Type="Italic">vic</Emphasis>-dioxime ligand bearing pyrene and its metal complexes

A new vic-dioxime ligand, N,N′-bis(aminopyreneglyoxime) (LH₂), and its copper(II), nickel(II) and cobalt(II) metal complexes were synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR, UVVIS and ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectra (for the ligand). Mononuclear complexes were synthesized by a reaction of ligand (LH₂) and salts of Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) in ethanol. The complexes have the metal-ligand ratio of 1: 2 and metals are coordinated by N,N′ atoms of vicinal dioximes. The ligand acts in a polydentate fashion bending through nitrogen atoms in the presence of a base, as do most vic-dioximes. Detection of a H-bonding in the Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) complexes by IR revealed the square-planar MN₄ coordination of mononuclear complexes. Fluorescent properties of the ligand and its complexes arise from pyrene units conjugated with a vic-dioxime moiety. Fluorescence emission spectra of the ligand showed a drastic decrease in its fluorescence intensity upon metal binding. The electrochemical properties of the complexes were studied by the cyclic voltammetry technique. The nickel complex displayed an irreversible oxidation process while the copper complex exhibited a quasi-reversible oxidation and reduction processes based on the copper Cu(II)/Cu(III) and Cu(II)/Cu(I) couples, respectively.     

Electrochemically driven reversible solid state metal exchange processes in polynuclear copper complexes

The electrochemical characteristics of polynuclear di-copper and tetra-copper complexes of an expanded "Robson-type" macrocyclic ligand are explored by solid state voltammetry in aqueous media. When adhered to a graphite electrode surface in the form of microcrystalline powders and immersed in aqueous buffer solution, these water-insoluble polynuclear copper complexes show well-defined voltammetric reduction and re-oxidation responses. The di-copper metal complexes [Cu₂(H₃L)(OH)][BF₄]₂ and the tetra-copper complexes [Cu₄(L)(OH)][NO₃]₃ with an O₄N₄ octadentate macrocyclic ligand L are shown to exhibit inter-related and proton concentration sensitive solid state voltammetric characteristics. At sufficiently negative potential, copper is extracted from the complexes to form a solid copper deposit and the neutral form of the insoluble free ligand. Upon re-oxidation of the copper deposit, Cu²⁺ undergoes facile re-insertion into the ligand sphere to re-form solid di- and tetra-copper complexes at the electrode surface. The reduction process occurs in two stages, with two Cu²⁺ cations being extracted in each step. The ability of the macrocyclic ligand to efficiently release and accumulate copper is demonstrated. Electronic Publication     

Dimethyl 2,2′‐bipyridine‐6,6′‐dicarboxylate and bis(dimethyl 2,2′‐bipyridine‐6,6′‐dicarboxylato‐κ2N,N′)copper(I) tetrafluoroborate

The single‐crystal X‐ray structures of dimethyl 2,2′‐bipyridine‐6,6′‐dicarboxylate, C₁₄H₁₂N₂O₄, and the copper(I) coordination complex bis(dimethyl 2,2′‐bipyridine‐6,6′‐dicarboxylato‐κ²N,N′)copper(I) tetrafluoroborate, [Cu(C₁₄H₁₂N₂O₄)₂]BF₄, are reported. The uncoordinated ligand crystallizes across an inversion centre and adopts the anticipated anti pyridyl arrangement with coplanar pyridyl rings. In contrast, upon coordination of copper(I), the ligand adopts an arrangement of pyridyl donors facilitating chelating metal coordination and an increased inter‐pyridyl twisting within each ligand. The distortion of each ligand contrasts with comparable copper(I) complexes of unfunctionalized 2,2′‐bipyridine.     

Electrocatalytic Nitrite Reduction to Nitrogen Oxide by a Synthetic Analogue of the Active Site of Cu‐Containing Nitrite Reductase Incorporated in Nafion Film

The electrocatalytic reduction of nitrite to NO by [CuMe₂bpa(H₂O)(ClO₄)]⁺ ( 1 ), which is a model for the active site of copper‐containing nitrite reductase, incorporated in Nafion film was investigated. The Cu complex in the Nafion matrix exhibits an intense band at 267 nm and a broad band around 680 nm, assigned to d–d and ligand field transitions, respectively. The 77‐K EPR spectrum of 1 in the Nafion matrix reveals the typical axial signals (g_//=2.28, g =2.08, A_//=13.3 mT) of a tetragonal Cu²⁺ chromophore. The redox potential, which is related to the Cu⁺/Cu²⁺ couple, was ?146 mV (ΔE=72 mV) at pH 5.5. The redox reaction of 1 in Nafion was not dependent on pH and was a diffusion‐controlled process. The electronic structure and redox properties of 1 in the negatively charged polymer matrix were almost the same as those in aqueous solution. In the presence of nitrite, an increase in the cathodic current was observed in the cyclic voltammogram of 1 in the Nafion matrix. The current increase was dependent on the nitrite concentration and pH in solution. Upon reaching ?400 mV, a linear generation of NO was observed for the 1 /Nafion film coated electrode. The relationship between the rate of NO generation and the nitrite concentration in solution was analyzed with the Michaelis–Menten equation, where V_max=45.1 nM s^?1 and K_m=15.8 mM at pH 5.5. The Cu complex serves the function of both the catalyst and electron transport in the Nafion matrix. The sensitivity of the electrode was estimated to be 3.23 μA mM^?1 in the range of 0.1–0.4 mM nitrite.     

A Controlled Route to a Luminescent 3 d10–5 d10 Sulfido Cluster Containing Unique AuCu2(μ3‐S) Motifs

The first examples of gold(I) trimethylsilylchalcogenolate complexes were synthesized and their reactivity showcased in the preparation of a novel gold–copper–sulfur cluster [Au₄Cu₄S₄(dppm)₂] (dppm=bis(diphenylphosphino)methane). The unprecedented structural chemistry of this compound gives rise to interesting optoelectronic properties, including long‐lived orange luminescence in the solid state. Through time‐dependent density functional theory calculations, this emission is shown to originate from ligand‐to‐metal charge transfer facilitated by Au???Cu metallophilic bonding.     

Generation of 1,2-azaboretidines via reduction of ADC borane adducts

Reaction of the acyclic (diamino)carbene (ADC) :C(NiPr₂)₂ (1) with different dihaloboranes of the type RBX₂ (R = Mes, Dur; X = Cl, Br) smoothly afforded a novel class of ADC-stabilized borane adducts. For MesBBr₂ however, the reaction did not stop at the adduct level, but an uncommon rearrangement process occurred, which eventually resulted in the formation of a 5-membered boracycle after elimination of mesitylene. Chemical reduction of the ADC borane adducts by KC₈ selectively yielded air stable 1,2-azaboretidines. Detailed DFT studies suggest a reduction mechanism involving a highly reactive borylene intermediate, which is converted into the boracycles via a rearrangement/C–H activation sequence.     

Sodalite‐type Cu‐based Three‐dimensional Metal–Organic Framework for Efficient Oxygen Reduction Reaction

Inspired by copper‐based oxygen reduction biocatalysts, we have studied the electrocatalytic behavior of a Cu‐based MOF (Cu‐BTT) for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in alkaline medium. This catalyst reduces the oxygen at the onset (E_onset) and half‐wave potential (E^1/2) of 0. 940 V and 0.778 V, respectively. The high halfway potential supports the good activity of Cu‐BTT MOF. The high ORR catalytic activity can be interpreted by the presence of nitrogen‐rich ligand (tetrazole) and the generation of nascent copper(I) during the reaction. In addition to the excellent activity, Cu‐BTT MOF showed exceptional stability too, which was confirmed through chronoamperometry study, where current was unchanged up to 12 h. Further, the 4‐electrons transfer of ORR kinetics was confirmed by hydrodynamic voltammetry. The oxygen active center namely copper(I) generation during ORR has been understood by the reduction peak in cyclic voltammetry as well in the XPS analysis.     

Chemical looping of metal nitride catalysts: low-pressure ammonia synthesis for energy storage

The activity of many heterogeneous catalysts is limited by strong correlations between activation energies and adsorption energies of reaction intermediates. Although the reaction is thermodynamically favourable at ambient temperature and pressure, the catalytic synthesis of ammonia (NH₃), a fertilizer and chemical fuel, from N₂ and H₂ requires some of the most extreme conditions of the chemical industry. We demonstrate how ammonia can be produced at ambient pressure from air, water, and concentrated sunlight as renewable source of process heat via nitrogen reduction with a looped metal nitride, followed by separate hydrogenation of the lattice nitrogen into ammonia. Separating ammonia synthesis into two reaction steps introduces an additional degree of freedom when designing catalysts with desirable activation and adsorption energies. We discuss the hydrogenation of alkali and alkaline earth metal nitrides and the reduction of transition metal nitrides to outline a promoting role of lattice hydrogen in ammonia evolution. This is rationalized via electronic structure calculations with the activity of nitrogen vacancies controlling the redox-intercalation of hydrogen and the formation and hydrogenation of adsorbed nitrogen species. The predicted trends are confirmed experimentally with evolution of 56.3, 80.7, and 128 μmol NH₃ per mol metal per min at 1 bar and above 550 °C via reduction of Mn₆N_2.58 to Mn₄N and hydrogenation of Ca₃N₂ and Sr₂N to Ca₂NH and SrH₂, respectively.     

Group IB organometallic chemistry: XXXV. Crystal and molecular structure of [Cu4(4-MeC6H4)-MeC-C(C6H4NMe2-2)2(C6H4NMe2-2)2], a tetranuclear organocopper compound containing bridging alkenyl and aryl groups

The crystal and molecular structure of the title compound has been determined by a single crystal X-ray diffraction study using standard Patterson and Fourier methods. The structure was refined by a block-diagonal least-square procedure to a finalR value of 0.16 for 3454 reflections. Crystals are monoclinic, space groupP2₁/c, witha 14.007(5), b 12.224(5), c 28.358(8)A?, β 99.60(1)°, andZ - 4.The molecule consists of a central rhombus-type core of copper atoms to which the alkenyl and aryl groups are bound in a bridging fashion (two electron-three center bonding). The two alkenyl and the two aryl groups each occupy adjoining edges of the Cu₄ core. The dimethylamino groups of the alkenyl ligand coordinate to copper, whereas those of the bridging aryl ligand are free. As a result the copper core is made up of copper atoms which are alternatingly two- and three-coordinate.The structure is discussed in terms of structural information now available for organocopper compounds. The geometry of the Cu₂C (bridge) moiety in organocopper cluster compounds as expected varies little with the nature of the bridging one-electron organo ligand (alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or aryl).     

Synthesis and magnetic properties of the complex of 3-acetylquinoxalin-2(1<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>)-one with Cu(II)

The complex CuHL(NO₃)₂ · H₂O, where HL = 3-acetylquinoxalin-2(1H)-one was synthesized and studied. Elemental analysis, magnetochemistry, and ESR, electronic, and IR spectroscopy were used to show that this complex is a polymer with the copper ion having a distorted octahedral surrounding. Each ligand bidentately coordinates to one copper ion and monodentately coordinates to the second.     

Cu-catalyzed asymmetric conjugate reduction of β-substituted α,β-unsaturated phosphonates: an efficient synthesis of optically active β-stereogenic alkylphosphonates

A series of chiral alkylphosphonates bearing β-stereogenic center were synthesized in good enantioselectivities (up to 95% ee) via the CuH-catalyzed asymmetric conjugate reduction of β-substituted α,β-unsaturated phosphonates under optimal conditions using Cu(OAc)₂·H₂O as the copper source, (R)-SEGPHOS as the ligand, PMHS as the siloxane, and t-BuOH as the additive.     

Zeolite ZSM-5 containing copper ions: The effect of the copper salt anion and NH<Subscript>4</Subscript>OH/Cu<Superscript>2+</Superscript> ratio on the state of the copper ions and on the reactivity of the zeolite in DeNO<Subscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">x</Emphasis></Subscript>

Isotherms of copper cation sorption by H-ZSM-5 zeolite from aqueous and aqueous ammonia solutions of copper acetate, chloride, nitrate, and sulfate are considered in terms of Langmuir’s monomolecular adsorption model. Using UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, and temperatureprogrammed reduction with hydrogen and carbon monoxide, it has been demonstrated that the electronic state of the copper ions is determined by the ion exchange and heat treatment conditions. The state of the copper ions has an effect on the redox properties and reactivity of the Cu-ZSM-5 catalysts in the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NO with propane and in N₂O decomposition. The amount of Cu²⁺ that is sorbed by zeolite H-ZSM-5 from aqueous solution and is stabilized as isolated Cu²⁺ cations in cationexchange sites of the zeolite depends largely on the copper salt anion. The quantity of Cu(II) cations sorbed from aqueous solutions of copper salts of strong acids is smaller than the quantity of the same cations sorbed from the copper acetate solution. When copper chloride or sulfate is used, the zeolite is modified by the chloride or sulfate anion. Because of the presence of these anions, the redox properties and nitrogen oxides removal (DeNO _x ) efficiency of the Cu-ZSM-5 catalysts prepared using the copper salts of strong acids are worse than the same characteristics of the sample prepared using the copper acetate solution. The addition of ammonia to the aqueous solutions of copper salts diminishes the copper salt anion effect on the amount of Cu(II) sorbed from these solutions and hampers the nonspecific sorption of anions on the zeolite surface. As a consequence, the redox and DeNO _x properties of Cu-ZSM-5 depend considerably on the NH₄OH/Cu²⁺ ratio in the solution used in ion exchange. The aqueous ammonia solutions of the copper salts with NH₄OH/Cu²⁺ = 6–10 stabilize, in the Cu-ZSM-5 structure, Cu²⁺ ions bonded with extraframework oxygen, which are more active in DeNO _x than isolated Cu²⁺ ions (which form at NH4OH/Cu2+ = 30) or nanosized CuO particles (which form at NH₄OH/Cu²⁺ = 3).