Kinetics and mechanism of Oxidation of Diaqua(nitrilotriacetato)cobaltate(II) by Peroxodisulfate ion in aqueous acidic solutions

Kinetik und mechanismus der oxydation von diaqua(nitrilotriacetato)-cobaltat(II) durch peroxodisulfat in wäßrigsauren lösungen Die Kinetik der Oxydation von Co^II-NTA durch Peroxodisulfat (S₂O) in saurem Medium photometrisch untersucht. Die Stöchiometrie der Reaktion ist: 2Co^II-NTA^? + S₂O → 2Co^III?NTA + 2SO. Im pH-Bereich 4,2—5,4 folgt die Reaktion dem Geschwindigkeitsgesetz [H⁺] und [S₂O] sind die Wasserstoff- bzw. Peroxodisulfationen-Konzentration, K_H ist die Dissoziationskonstante des Co^II(NTA)H und k_H ist die Geschwindigkeitskonstante für den Elektronenübergang. Die Aktivierungsparameter werden mitgeteilt und der mögliche Mechanismus für den Elektronenübergang wird diskutiert.     

Ab initio studies of negative ion-molecule(s) clusters present in the atmosphere. II. OH−(H2O)n for n = 0, 2, 3, 4

Ab initio calculations are performed with 6–31G basis set to study the geometry and binding of the H₃O, H₅O, H₇O, and H₉O complexes. The H₃O complex is also investigated with the 6–31 G* basis set and MP 2 (Moller–Plesset perturbation theory of second order).     

Interactions Magnetiques dans quelques Ferrites Oxyfluores a Structure Spinelle de Formule ZnxMFe2−xO4–xFx (M ? Fe,Co, Ni)

Magnetic interactions in some oxyfluoroferrites of spinel structure with the formula Zn_xMe_2?xO_4?xFx (M = Fe, Co, Ni) Whereas the ferromagnetic spin arrangement of the B-cations is not modified by the Zn²⁺?Fe³⁺ substitution in the ZnFe[Fe₂₊Fe³⁺]O_4?xF_x (0 ≤ x ≤ 0,50) spinel, this same substitution leads to a spin canting in the ZnFe[Co₂₊Fe³⁺]O_4?xF_x and ZnFe[Ni₂₊Fe³⁺]O_4?xF_x (0 ≤ x ≤ 0,80) simples. The difference in the magnetic behaviors with regard to the AB and BB interactions can be explained on the basis of the magnetic exchange theory.     

Oxygenation of Co(II) Complexes with Tripodal Ligands

The kinetics of O₂-uptake of five-coordinated Co²⁺/tren complexes (tren = 2,2′, 2″-tris(2-aminoethyl)amine) have been studied extensively. The kinetics of formation of (tren)Co(O₂, OH)Co(tren)³⁺ exhibits two steps. The rate law of O₂-addition, the first step, was of the form: rate = (k[H⁺] + kK_a)/([H⁺] + K_a) [Co(tren)²⁺][O₂]. Second-order rate constants k = 220 ± 19 M ^?1s^?1 and k = 1.8 ± .035 · 10³M ^?1s^?1 agreed well from O₂-uptake and (stopped-flow) spectrophotometric measurements. The protonation constant of the hydroxo complex obtained by equlibrium measurements (spectrophotometric and by pH-titration) in anaerobic conditions (pK_a = 10.03) agreed well with that derived from kinetic data (p K_a = 9.93); k and k are about a factor 100 smaller than those for the pseudooctahedral Co(trien) (H₂O). This and the fact that several other Co(II) complexes with five-coordinated geometry do not exhibit oxygen affinity led to the proposal that the oxygenation mechanism for Co²⁺/tren complexes involves fast preequilibria between Co(tren) (H₂O)²⁺ and Co(tren) (H₂O) and only the latter is assumed to be reactive. The enhanced rate at high pH is explained by rate determining H₂O-exchange in the O₂-addition step and the ability of coordinated OH^? to labilize the neighbouring H₂O. This mechanism is furthermore supported by the formation of one kinetically preferred isomer of the peroxo-bridged dicobalt(III) complex (O₂ cis to the tertiary N-atom) and the large negative activation entropy (?30 eu). The second step is the intramolecular bridging reaction: is independent of [Co(tren)²⁺] and [O₂] but exhibits a pH-dependence of the form k₃ = k′₃[H + ]/(K_a + [H⁺]); k_?3 ( = 5 · 10^?5 s^?1) was determined independently and from the two rate constants the equilibrium constant was calculated as ≈ 10⁵. The ligand combination as in Co(tren)²⁺ was shown to provide an excellent balance to form a reversible oxygen carrier; possible reasons for this are discussed.     

Theoretical study on AlnO2 (n = 1–10) clusters and O2 adsorption on the Al(111) surface

The structural properties of neutral and ionic Al_nO₂ (n = 1–10) clusters have been systematically investigated using the density functional method B3LYP with a standard 6‐311+G(d) basis set. The calculated results show that in the Al_nO, Al_nO₂, and Al_nO (n ≥ 3) clusters, O atoms tend to penetrate into the aluminum clusters with some Al atoms moving outward. The binding energies and natural charges populations indicate that the oxygen‐etching is generally stronger in the order Al < Al_n < Al for n < 3, and Al > Al_n > Al for n ≥ 3. To further understand the mechanism of interaction between Al and O₂, the adsorption of O₂ on the Al(111) surface was studied using the density functional theory with plane wave pseudopotential method. The calculated results are consistent with the experimental observation that the O₂ molecule would dissociate on the Al(111) surface and be adsorbed in adjacent hollow sites, forming a local structure of Al₃O–Al₃O. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Quantum Chem, 2007     

Darstellung,Kristallstruktur und Schwingungsspektren von (n-Bu4N)2[(Mo6I)(NCS)]

Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Vibrational Spectra of (n-Bu₄N)₂[(Mo₆I)(NCS)] By treatment of [(Mo₆I)I]^2– with (SCN)₂ in dichloromethane at –20 °C the hexaisothiocyanato cluster anion [(Mo₆I)(NCS)]^2– is formed. The X-ray structure determination of (n-Bu₄N)₂[(Mo₆I)(NCS)] · 2 Me₂CO (monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 13.168(5), b = 11.964(5), c = 24.636(5) Å, β = 104.960(5)°, Z = 2) shows, that the thiocyanate groups are coordinated exclusively via N atoms with Mo–N bond lengths of 2.141–2.150 Å, Mo–N–C angles of 166–178° and N–C–S-angles of 174–180°. The vibrational spectra exhibit characteristic innerligand vibrations at 2073–2054 (ν_CN), 846–844 (ν_CS) and 480–462 cm^–1 (δ_NCS).     

Rb2Co3(H2O)2[B4P6O24(OH)2]: Ein Borophosphat mit ‐Tetraeder‐Anionenteilstruktur und Oktaeder‐Trimeren (CoO12(H2O)2)

Rb₂Co₃(H₂O)₂[B₄P₆O₂₄(OH)₂]: A Borophosphate with ‐Tetrahedral Anionic Partial Structure and Trimers of Octahedra (Co O₁₂(H₂O)₂) Rb₂Co₃(H₂O)₂[B₄P₆O₂₄(OH)₂] is formed under mild hydrothermal conditions (T = 165 °C) from mixtures of RbOH_(aq), CoCl₂, H₃BO₃, and H₃PO₄ (molar ratio 1 : 1 : 1 : 2). The crystal structure (orthorhombic system) was solved by X‐ray single crystal methods (space group Pbca, No. 61; R‐values (all data): R1 = 0.0699, wR2 = 0.0878): a = 950.1(1) pm, b = 1227.2(2) pm, c = 2007.4(2) pm; Z = 4. The anionic partial structure consists of tetrahedral [B₄P₆O₂₄(OH)₂^8–] layers, which contain three‐ and nine‐membered rings. Co^II is octahedrally coordinated by oxygen and oxygen and H₂O ligands, respectively (coordination octahedra CoO₆ and CoO₄(H₂O)₂). Three adjacent coordination octahedra are condensed via common edges to form trimeric units (CoO₁₂(H₂O)₂). The oxidation state +2 of cobalt was confirmed by magnetic measurements. The octahedral trimers are quasi‐isolated. No long‐range magnetic ordering occurs down to 2 K. Rb⁺ is disordered over three crystallographically independent sites within channels of the structure running parallel [010]; the coordination sphere of Rb⁺ is formed by nine oxygen species of the tetrahedral layers, one OH group and one H₂O molecule.     

Schwingungsspektren und Kraftkonstanten der Übergangsreihe O2PF—S2PF— S2P(CH3)

Vibration spectra and force constants of the series O₂PF — S₂PF — S₂P(CH₃). The vibrational spectra of OSPF, S₂PF, S₂PF(CH₃) and S₂P(CN) are reported and discussed with O₂PF and S₂P(CH₃). On the basis of a simplified valence-force-field the force constants are calculated and the bonding relations are discussed. In the ions, f PF is lower than in corresponding molecules. The ionic charge is distributed over nearly all atoms of the ions.     

63Cu-NMR.-Untersuchungen von Kupfer (I)-Tetrapyridin-und Kupfer (I)-Tetraacetonitrilsolvaten

⁶³Cu-NMR.-Spectra of Cu(CH₃CN)₄X (X = ClO, BF, PF) and Cu(C₅H₅N)₄X (X = ClO, BF) in solution are reported at different temperatures and concentrations. The influence of temperature on the linewidth and chemical shift indicates an equilibrium of Cu(CH₃CN) and Cu(C₅H₅N) with another complex of lower symmetry. The preferential solvation of Cu (I) by pyridin in a mixture acetonitrile/pyridine is clearly shown.     

Kinetics of acid catalyzed and Ag(I) catalyzed decomposition of peroxodisulfate in aqueous medium

The mechanism of acid catalyzed decomposition of peroxodisulfate, (S₂O) in aqueous perchlorate medium involves the hydrolysis of the species H₂S₂O₈ and HS₂O and the homolysis of the species H₂S₂O₈, HS₂O and S₂O at the O? O bond. The overall rate law when 1.4M > [HClO₄] > 0.1M is The constants k′ and k″ contain the hydrolysis and homolysis rate constants of HS₂O₈^? and H₂S₂O₈, respectively. With added Ag(I), the acid catalyzed and Ag(I) catalyzed reactions take place independently. Ag(I) catalyzed decomposition appears to involve the species AgS₂O (aq).     

Darstellung,Kristallstrukturen und Schwingungsspektren von [OsCl(acac)(EPh3)], E = P,As, Sb

Synthesis, Crystal Structures, and Vibrational Spectra of [OsCl(acac)(EPh₃)], E = P, As, Sb By reaction of tetrachloroacetylacetonatoosmate(IV) with PPh₃, AsPh₃ or SbPh₃ in ethanol the complexes [OsCl(acac)(EPh₃)], E = P, As, Sb are formed, which are purified by chromatography on silica gel. X-ray crystal structure determinations of the isotypic single crystals of [OsCl(acac)(EPh₃)] (monoclinic, space group P 2₁/c, Z = 4; E = P ( 1 ): a = 12.972(2), b = 18.255(2), c = 16.517(2) Å, β = 112.61(2)°; E = As ( 2 ): a = 13.173(5), b = 18.299(5), c = 16.429(5) Å, β = 112.346(5)°; E = Sb ( 3 ): a = 13.573(3), b = 18.520(3), c = 16.440(9) Å, β = 111.78(2)°) result in mean bond distances Os–P = 2.412, Os–As = 2.485, Os–Sb = 2.619, Os–Cl = 2.354 and Os–O = 2.032 Å. The IR spectra (10 K) exhibit the inner ligand vibrations of the acac and EPh₃ groups with nearly constant frequencies and the stretching vibrations of OsP at 500–524, of OsAs at 330–339, of OsSb at 271–278, of OsCl at 317–322 and of Os–O in the range 460–694 cm^–1.     

Zur Kristallstruktur von OMF (M = Sb,Ru, Pt,Au)

On the Crystal Structure of O MF (M = Sb, Ru, Pt, Au) OMF (M = Sb, Ru, Pt, Au) were obtained again, but for the first time investigated by X-ray methods. Colourless OSbF and the rubyred compounds ORuF and OPtF crystallize isostructural in space group Ia3 -T_h⁷ (Nr. 206) with a = 1016(1) pm (Sb), a = 1002.6(9) pm (Ru) and a = 1003.6(9) pm (Pt), Z = 8. Yellow OAuF crystallizes trigonal-rhombohedric in space group R3 -D₃₂⁶ (Nr. 148) with a = 775.9(3) pm, c = 711.7(4) pm, Z = 3.     

Structure and dissociation energy of weakly bound H (n = 5−8) complexes

The geometrical parameters, vibrational frequencies, and dissociation energies for H (n = 5–8) clusters have been investigated using high level ab initio quantum mechanical techniques with large basis sets. The highest level of theory employed in this study is TZ2P CCSD(T). The C₁ structure of H is predicted to be a global minimum, while the C_s structure of H is calculated to be a transition state. Harmonic vibrational frequencies are also determined at the DZP and TZ2P CCSD levels of theory. The dissociation energies, D_e, for H (n = 5–8) have been predicted using energy differences at each optimized geometry, and zero‐point vibrational energies (ZPVEs) are considered to compare with experimental values. The dissociation energies (D_o) have been predicted to be 1.69, 1.65, 1.65, and 1.46 kcal · mol for H, H, H (C₁ symmetry) and H, respectively, at the TZ2P CCSD(T) level of theory. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Quantum Chem, 2007     

Dicyanmethanido- und Cyanamido-oxoanionen. Untersuchungen zum sauerstoffanalogen Charakter der C(CN)2- und NCN-Gruppen

The equivalence of the C(CN)₂- and the NCN-groups with oxygen in the series of homologous ions C(CN), N(CN), OCN^? and NOC(CN), NO causes us to postulate a more general value of this relation. Arguments for the formulation of a pseudochalkogen series C(CN)₂? NCN? O are discussed. Synthesis, structure and reactivity of some dicyanmethanido- and cyanamido-oxoanions RCOY^?, CO₂Y^2?, COY, NOY^?, NO₂Y^?, PO₃Y^3?, PO₂Y and SO₂Y^2? are described. (Y ? C(CN)₂, NCN.) The preparation of some triorganoleadacyles is reported.     

Ein Wechsel des Strukturtyps in den Oxiden BaCoGd2O5, BaCoDy2O5 und BaCoY2O5

A Change of Structure Type in the Oxides BaCoGd₂O₅, BaCoDy₂O₅, and BaCoY₂O₅ (I) BaCoGd₂O₅, (II) BaCoDy₂O₅, and (III) BaCoY₂O₅ were prepared for the first time and examined by single crystal work. (I) and (II) belong to the BaNiLn₂O₅-type. (I): a = 3.770; b = 5.860; c = 11.620 Å; Z = 2; (II): a = 3.755; b = 5.798; c = 11.514 Å; Z = 2; space group D–Immm. (III) crystallizes in the BaCuLn₂O₅-type, space group D–Pnma, a = 12.287; b = 5.713; c = 7.067 Å; Z = 4. The coordination of Co²⁺ changes from (I, II) to (III) from octahedral to tetragonal pyramidal.     

Über den Dissoziationszustand von geschmolzenem Natriumdiwolframat (Na2W2O7)

Kordes and Nolte are of the opinion that, on melting, Na₂W₂O₇ dissociates according to the reaction whereas Gelsing et al. assume a dissociation into Na⁺ ions and a mixture of chains of WO₄ tetrahedra (WO, W₂O, W₃O, etc.). In the present paper it is demonstrated that a dissociation according to the ideas of Gelsing et al. can excellently explain the cryometric results found by Kordes and Nolte themselves. The dissociation scheme proposed by Gelsing et al., is even more likely than that proposed by Kordes and Nolte when the results of surface tension measurements reported by Gossink and Stevels are taken into account.     

Darstellung,Kristallstrukturen und Schwingungsspektren von [OsBr(acac)(PPh3)] und [OsBr(acac)(AsPh3)]

Synthesis, Crystal Structures, and Vibrational Spectra of [OsBr(acac)(PPh₃)] and [OsBr(acac)(AsPh₃)] By reaction of tetrabromoacetylacetonatoosmate(IV) with PPh₃ or AsPh₃ in ethanol the complexes [OsBr(acac)(PPh₃)] ( 1 ) and [OsBr(acac)(AsPh₃)] ( 2 ) are formed, which are purified by chromatography on silica gel. X-ray structure determinations of single crystals of ( 1 ) (monoclinic, space group P 2₁/n, a = 13.035(2), b = 18.2640(14), c = 16.636(3) Å, β = 112.776(14)°, Z = 4) and ( 2 ) (monoclinic, space group P 2₁/c, a = 13.23(5), b = 18.35(2), c = 16.65(2) Å, β = 112.9(5)°, Z = 4) result in mean bond distances Os–P = 2.413, Os–As = 2.483, Os–Br = 2.488 and Os–O = 2.037 Å. The vibrational spectra (10 K) exhibit the inner ligand vibrations of the acac, PPh₃ and AsPh₃ groups with nearly constant frequencies and the stretching vibrations of OsP at 499–522, of OsAs at 330–339, of OsBr at 213–214 and of OsO in the range 460–694 cm^–1.     

Rapid and Simple Isolation of the Crystalline Molybdenum-Blue Compounds with Discrete and Linked Nanosized Ring-Shaped Anions: Na15[MoMoO462H14(H2O)70]0.5 [MoMoO457H14(H2O)68]0.5 · ca. 400 H2O and Na22[MoMoO442H14(H2O)58] · ca. 250 H2O

The blue mixed-crystal title compound Na₁₅[MoMoO₄₆₂H₁₄ (H₂O)₇₀]_0.5[MoMoO₄₅₇H₁₄ · (H₂O)₆₈]_0.5 · ca. 400 H₂O ≡ Na₁₅[ 1 a ]_0.5[ 1 b ]_0.5 · ca. 400 H₂O 1 , which crystallizes in the triclinic space group P 1 (a = 30.785(2), b = 32.958(2), c = 47.318(3) Å, α = 90.53(1), β = 89.86(1), γ = 96.85(1)°, V = 47665(6) ų, Z = 2, D_calc = 2.149 g cm^–3), precipitates within one day when an acidic (pH ≈ 1) aqueous solution of sodium molybdate (because of the extremely high solubility of the reaction product used in relatively high concentration) is reduced by sodium dithionite. 1 contains hitherto unknown pure molybdenum-oxide based, nanosized, ring-shaped, crystallographically independent cluster anions of the type {Mo₁₅₄} 1 a and {Mo₁₅₂} 1 b , the lacunary-type analogue of 1 a . Using the same reducing agent but in the presence of a reagent with a high affinity to the specific {Mo₂}-type building unit (also a leaving group) of 1 a , such as formic acid, the compound Na₂₂[MoMoO₄₄₂H₁₄(H₂O)₅₈] · ca. 250 H₂O 2 (space group P 1, a = 24.724(1), b = 35.726(2), c = 44.608(3) Å, α = 93.25(1), β = 93.51(1), γ = 106.72(1)°, V = 37552(4) ų, Z = 2, D_calc = 2.401 g cm^–3) is obtained in which the giant rings, having four missing {Mo₂} units compared to 1 a , are linked to chains. Until now, similar chain-type compounds could only be obtained using a non-well-defined synthetic method.     

The crystal structure of tris (ethylenediamine), cobalt(III) hexacyanoferrate(III)dihydrate,Co(C2H8N2)3[Fe(CN)6] · 2H2O

The crystal structure of the title compound has been determined from three dimensional x-ray data obtained by the multiple film method. The space group is P2_l/n and the cell dimensions are: a = 14.90, b = 16.84, c = 8.38 Å; β = 93.5° Z = 4. The structure is formed by discrete Co (en) and Fe(CN) ions, both of which have an octahedral configuration. The Fe(CN) ions are approximately octahedrally surrounded by the Co (en) ions while arrangement of Fe (CN) ions around the Co(en) ions completely differs from an octahedron. The mean Fe? C and Co? C dustances are 1.91 and 2.01 Å, respectively. The water molecules do not play an important role in the structure and all distances between oxygen and other atoms indicate the presence of very weak hydrogen bonds. The salts M (en)₃ Q(CN)₆ · H₂O, where M = Co and Cr and Q = Cr, Mn, Fe and Co, are all isomorphous.     

Binding of uranyl ion by poly(ethylenimine) containing a salicylate derivative

Three molecules of 5-(bromoacetyl)salicylate ( 1 ) complexed to uranyl UO ion were crosslinked with branchy poly(ethylenimine) (PEI) in DMSO by alkylation of amino groups of PEI with 1, leading to the formation of UO₂(Sal) PEI. Upon demetalation of UO₂(Sal) PEI with HCl, apo(Sal) PEI was obtained. Based on the pH dependence of log K_f for UO₂(Sal) PEI, it was concluded that each uranyl binding site in UO₂(Sal) PEI or apo(Sal) PEI contains three salicylate moieties. In terms of the equilibrium constant for formation of the uranyl complex, apo(Sal) PEI was found to be comparable to or better than the previously reported effective uranophiles. In terms of the rates for the formation of the uranyl complex, however, apo(Sal) PEI was far superior to those other uranophiles. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 35 : 2935–2942, 1997