Characteristic of the Ag(II)/Ag(I) system in the presence of 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine in acetonitrile

Summary Composition of complexes of Ag(II) and Ag(I) ions with 2,2:6,2-terpyridine (tp) have been established. It has been found that the Ag⁺ ion forms only one complex Ag(tp)⁺ withtp in acetonitrile; its conditional formation constant: ₀₁=6.6·10⁴ has been determined by the potentiometric method. Equilibria and redox systems formed in solutions due to the complexation of Ag⁺ and Ag²⁺ and oxidation of Ag(II) complexes are described. Their formal potentials have been found by coulometric and voltamperometric examinations. The presence of the Ag(tp) ₂ ³⁺ ion in the anodic oxidized solutions of the complexes Ag(tp)(NO₃)₂ and Ag(tp)₂(NO₃)₂ has been proved. Properties of the system Ag(II)/Ag(I) in the presence of terpyridine in water and in acetonitrile have been compared.

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Charakteristik der Systeme Ag(II)/Ag(I) in Gegenwart von 2,2:6,2-Terpyridin in Acetonitril

Zusammenfassung Die Zusammensetzung der Komplexe von Ag(I)- und Ag(II)-Ionen mit 2,2:6,2-Terpyridin (tp) wurde bestimmt. Das Ag⁺-Ion bildet mittp in Acetonitril nur einen Komplex-Ag(tp)⁺. Seine Konditionalbildungskonstante ₀₁=6.6·10⁴ wurde mit Hilfe der potentiometrischen Methode bestimmt. Es wurden die Gleichgewichte und Redoxsysteme als Resultat der Komplexbildung von Ag(II)- und Ag(I)-Ionen und der Ag(II)-Komplexoxidation charakterisiert und die Formalpotentiale mittels Voltametrie und Coulometrie bestimmt. Die Gegenwart der Ag(tp) ₂ ³⁺ -Ionen wurde in anodisch oxydierten Lösungen der Komplexe Ag(tp)(NO₃)₂ und Ag(tp)₂(NO₃)₂ nachgewiesen. Die Eigenschaften des Systems Ag(II)/Ag(I) in Gegenwart von 2,2:6,2-Terpyridin in Wasser und in Acetonitril wurden verglichen.

     

Complexing equilibria and redox potentials of the Ag(II)/Ag(I) system in the presence of 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine in water

Summary The conditional protonation constants (=0.1) for 2,2:6,2-terpyridine, logK ₁=4.93, logK ₂=3.69, were determined by thepH-metric method. The compositions of complexes of Ag²⁺ and Ag⁺ ions with 2,2:6,2-terpyridine (tp) were studied and equilibria of the complex formation process were described. The values of conditional complex formation constants are as follows: for Ag(tp) ₂ ⁺ :log₀₁=5.79, log₀₂=9.68, for Ag(tp) ₂ ²⁺ :log₀₂=25.31, while the conditional constant of the Ag(tp)NO₃ precipitate formation is:K _SO=2.45·10⁴. Using coulometric and chronovoltamperometric measurements, the redox systems being formed in the complex solutions of Ag(II) and Ag(I) were determined and described including their formal potentials.

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Komplexibildungsgleichgewichte und Redoxpotentiale des Systems Ag(II)/Ag(I) in Gegenwart von 2,2:6,2-Terpyridin in Wasser

Zusammenfassung Mit Hilfe derpH-metrischen Methode wurden die konditionalen Protonationskonstanten (=0.1) von 2,2:6,2-Terpyridin bestimmt: logK ₁=4.93, logK ₂=3.69. Es wurde auch die Zusammensetzung der Komplexe von Ag(II) und Ag(I) mit 2,2:6,2-Terpyridin(tp) bestimmt sowie die Gleichgewichte der komplexbildung beschrieben. Die Werte der Konditionalkomplexbildungskonstanten sind: für Ag(tp) ₂ ⁺ :log₀₁=5.79, log₀₂=9.68, für Ag(tp) ₂ ²⁺ :log₀₂=25.31 und für das Löslichkeitsprodukt Ag(tp)NO₃:K _SO ^–1 =4.08·10^–5. Die in Komplexlösungen von Ag(II) und Ag(I) vorliegenden Redoxsysteme wurden mittels cyclischer Voltametrie und Coulometrie untersucht und die Formalpotentialwerte dieser Systeme in Wasser bestimmt.

     

Complexing equilibria and redox potentials in the system Ag(II)/Ag(I)-1,10-phenanthroline in propylene carbonate

Predominance areas of various equilibria were identified and complex formation constants of Ag(I) with 1,10-phenanthroline were determined as well as the solubility product of the complex salt for Ag(phen)₂ClO₄ in propylene carbonate. The solubility product of AgNO₃ in propylene carbonate was estimated. The value of the formal potential of the system Ag(phen) ₂ ²⁺ /Ag(phen) ₂ ⁺ inPC was determined by chronovoltammetry. Differences in the stability of analogous complexes in water andPC are discussed.

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Die Gleichgewichtskonstante der Komplexierung und die Redoxpotentiale im System Ag(II)/Ag(I)-1,10-Phenantrolin in Propylencarbonat

Zusammenfassung Die Gebiete der Dominanz der einzelnen Gleichgewichte, die Bildungskonstanten ₁ und ₂ der Komplexe Ag(I) mit 1,10-Phenantrolin und der Wert des Löslichkeitsproduktes Ag(phen)₂ClO₄ in Propylencarbonat wurden bestimmt. Das Löslichkeitsprodukt von AgNO₃ in Propylencarbonat wurde abgeschätzt. Die Werte des formalen Potentials des Systems Ag(phen) ₂ ²⁺ /Ag(phen) ₂ ⁺ inPC wurden mit Hilfe cyclischer Voltametrie ermittelt. Es wurden weiterhin die Unterschiede in der Stabilität analoger Komplexe in Wasser und in Propylencarbonat diskutiert.

     

Characteristic of the Ag(bipy) 2 2+ /Ag(bipy) 2 + and Ag(phen) 2 2+ /Ag(phen) 2 + systems in acetonitrile

The values of standard potentials of redox systems formed by the complexes of Ag(II) and Ag(I) with 2,2-bipyridine and 1,10-phenanthroline in acetonitrile have been determined. The properties of the above systems in water and acetonitrile are compared. The possibility of application of these systems for the construction of electrodes with a constant potential in different solvents is discussed.

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Charakteristik der Systeme Ag(bipy) ₂ ²⁺ /Ag(bipy) ₂ ⁺ und Ag(phen) ₂ ²⁺ /Ag(phen) ₂ ⁺ in Acetonitril

Zusammenfassung Die Standardpotentialwerte der Redoxsysteme, die durch Komplexbildung von Ag(II)- und Ag(I)-Ionen mit 2,2-Bipyridin und 1,10-Phenantrolin gebildet werden, wurden in Acetonitril bestimmt. Die Eigenschaften dieser Redoxsysteme in Wasser und Acetonitril wurden verglichen.Es wurde weiterhin die Möglichkeit der Anwendung dieser Systeme zur Konstruktion einer Elektrode mit unveränderbarem Potential in verschiedenen Lösungsmitteln diskutiert.

     

Studies on the equilibria in Ag(I) - 1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane and Ag(I) - 1,4,8,11-tetramethyl-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane systems in water

Summary Protonation constants of 1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane (T ACT) and 1,4,8,11-tetramethyl-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane (TMT ACT) (=0.1) were determined bypH-metry. The values are logK ₁=10.922, logK ₂=10.511, logK ₃=2.646, logK ₄=1.620 forT ACT, and logK ₁=9.387, logK ₂=9.050, logK ₃=2.491, logK ₄=1.380 forTMTACT. Absorption maxima of the complexes AgTA CT(NO₃)₂ and AgTMTACT(NO₃)₂ were found to be ₁=280 nm, ₂=350 nm, and ₁=290 nm, ₂=400 nm, respectively. The disproportionation constants of Ag(I) ions in the presence of the amines were determined by potentiometry: forTA CT logK _d =12.778, and forTMT ACT logK _d =11.778. The mechanisms of the electrode processes taking place in solutions of the complexes under investigation were examined by means of chronovoltamperometric and coulometric measurements. The formal potential,E _f ⁰ , of the system: AgTMT ACT ²⁺+e AgTMT ACT ⁺ is +0.450 V vs. NHE.

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Untersuchungen zu den Gleichgewichten Ag(I) -1,4,8,11-Tetraazacyclotetradekan und Ag(I) -1,4,8,11-Tetramethyl-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradekan in Wasser

Zusammenfassung Die Protonierungskonstanten von 1,4,8,11-Tetraazacyclotetradekan (TACT) und 1,4,8,11-Tetramethyl-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradekan (TMT ACT) wurdenpH-metrisch bei =0.1 bestimmt. Folgende Werte wurden ermittelt: logK ₁=10.922, logK ₂=10.511, logK ₃=2.646, logK ₄=1.620 fürTACT und logK ₁=9.387, logK ₂=9.050, logK ₃=2.491, logK ₄=1.380 fürTMT ACT. Die Absorptionsmaxima der Komplexe AgTACT(NO₃)₂ und AgTMTACT(NO₃)₂ waren ₁=280 nm, ₂=350 nm, bzw. ₁=290 nm, ₂=400 nm. Die Disproportionierungskonstanten der Ag(I)-Ionen in Gegenwart der Amine wurden potentiometrisch bestimmt: logK _d =12.778 fürTACT und logK _d =11.778 fürTMTACT. Der Mechanismus des Elektrodenprozesses in den Komplexlösungen wurde mittels Chronovoltamperometrie und Coulometrie überprüft. Das formale PotentialE _f ⁰ des Systems AgTMT ACT ²⁺+eAgTMT ACT ⁺ ist +0.450 V gegenüber NHE.

     

Investigations on equilibria between Ag(I) and tetraazacyclic amines in dimethylsulfoxide

Summary The formation constants of complexes of Ag(I) with 1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane (TACT), 1,4,8,11-tetramethyl-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane (TMTACT), and 1,4,8,12-tetraaza-cyclopentadecane (TACP) as well as equilibrium constants of the disproportionation of Ag(TACT)⁺ and Ag(TACP)⁺ in dimethylsulfoxide have been determined by spectrophotometry and potentiometry. Ag(II) complexes of the same amines have also been characterized by spectrophotometry. The mechanism of the electrode processes of the complexes under investigations has been elucidated by voltammetric and coulometric methods; formal potentials of the redox systems have been determined.

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Untersuchungen der Gleichgewichte zwischen Ag(I) und tetraazacyclischen Aminen in Dimethylsulfoxid

Zusammenfassung Die Bildungskonstanten von Komplexen zwischen Ag(I) und 1,4,8,11-Tetraazacyclotetradecan (TACT), 1,4,8,11-Tetramethyl-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecan (TMTACT) und 1,4,8,12-Tetraazacyclopentadecan (TACP) sowie die Gleichgewichtskonstanten der Disproportionierungsreaktion von Ag(TACT)⁺ und Ag(TACP)⁺ wurden in Dimethylsulfoxid spektrophotometrisch und potentiometrisch ermittelt. Ag(II)-Komplexe derselben Amine wurden ebenfalls spektrophotometrisch charakterisiert. Der Mechanismus der Elektrodenprozesse der untersuchten Komplexe wurde mittels voltammetrischer und coulometrischer Methoden aufgeklärt; die formalen Potentiale der Redoxsysteme wurden bestimmt.

     

Stability Constants of Some Macrocyclic Complexes of Ag(I) and Cu(II) in Mixed Solvents by Potentiometry

Stability constants of complexes of Ag(I) and Cu(II) perchlorates and nitrates with some macrocyclic compounds in 90 and 75% (v/v) DMSO+water and 75% (v/v) DMF+water media have been determined by potentiometry. Silver and copper wires, and Coated Wire Ion Selective Electrodes (CWISE) were used as indicator electrodes. It was observed that complexation is stronger when the salt is present as a perchlorate than when it is as a nitrate. For both cations the stability constant values in 75% (v/v) DMF+water were somewhat higher than in 75% (v/v) DMSO. The macrocyclic effect due to cyclization of linear amine tosylates has been observed. Competitive potentiometry has been utilized to compare some of the results.     

Cyanide thermodynamics 2. Stability constants of copper(I) cyanide complexes in aqueous acetonitrile mixtures

The stability (formation) constants of the binary Cu(I)-CN⁻ complexes have been measured in five aqueous mixtures containing from 10% to 70% v/v acetonitrile (MeCN) by glass electrode potentiometry at 25 °C and an ionic strength of l M (NaClO₄). The constants show monotonic increases with MeCN concentration, the changes being greatest for the higher order complexes, consistent with the unfavourable solvation of CN ⁻ in these mixtures. The sparing solubility of CuCN(s) prevented determination of the stability constant for CuCN ⁰ (soln.) at low MeCN concentrations.     

Investigation of Silver(I) Ion Sensing Property of Ruthenium(II) Thiosemicarbazone Complex Using Coated Graphite and Polymeric Membrane Electrodes

A ruthenium(II) complex [Ru(PPh₃)₂(pytsc)₂] {Hpytsc = pyridine‐2‐carbaldehydethiosemicarbazone, (C₅H₅N)C²(H)=N³‐N²(H)‐C¹(=S)N¹H} has been used as an ion carrier for the selective determination of silver(I) ions in solution. Silver(I) ion‐selective coated graphite based (CGE) and PVC polymeric membrane based (PME) electrodes exhibit Nernstian slope for silver(I) ions over a wide concentration range from 1.0 × 10⁻¹ M to 5.0 × 10⁻⁶ M (with CGE) and 1.0 × 10⁻¹ M to 2.0 × 10⁻⁵ M (with PME). The working pH range of these electrodes has been found to be from 1.2 to 7.2 for CGE and 2.2 to 6.5 for PME. The proposed CGE sensor exhibits better analytical features like sensitivity and selectivity towards different secondary ions in comparison to the corresponding PME with no interference from mercury(II) ions . These electrodes also act as indicator electrodes in potentiometric titration and have been successfully used for the determination of silver content in solution of real samples (1 gm dissolved in 100 mL of dilute nitric acid) such as silver ornaments and thin silver foils. Silver content determined by the use of ion selective electrode was found to vary in the concentration range from 1.20 x 10⁻² M to 7.45 x 10⁻² M and results were found to be comparable with those obtained from the traditional volumetric method of analysis. It is the first report of a metal‐ligand complex used as an ion carrier in ion selective electrode, which is selective for a metal ion other than the one used in the complex.     

Thermodynamics of complex formation equilibria between Ag(I) and thiocarbonyl ligands in propan-2-one (acetone) solution

Complex formation equilibria in propan-2-one between Ag(I) and thiourea (Tu), thioacetamide (Ta), N-methylthiourea (MeTu), N-ethylthiourea (EtTu), N,N′-diethylthiourea (Et₂Tu), N-phenylthiourea (PhTu), N, N′-diphenylthiourea (Ph₂Tu), and thiobenzanilide (TbAn) have been investigated by potentiometry at different temperatures t = 0–20 °C and self-determined ionic medium. Formation of mono-, bis-, and tris-coordinated AgL _n complexes (charges are omitted) has been detected, but for Ag(I)–Ph₂Tu system, where the occurrence of the mono-coordinate AgPh₂Tu and bis-coordinate Ag(Ph₂Tu)₂ has been found. The stability constants have been deduced. The standard enthalpy and entropy changes have been evaluated from the linear dependence of the free energies on temperature.     

Mono and Poly‐nuclear Silver(I) Complexes with Thiosaccharin and Triphenylphosphine. Synthesis,Spectroscopic and Structural Characterization of Thiosaccharinato‐bis(triphenylphosphine)silver(I) and Tetrakis{thiosaccharinato(triphenylphosphine)silver(I)}

The reaction of Ag₆(tsac)₆ ( 1 ) (tsac = thiosaccharinate anion) with triphenylphosphine gives rise to the already reported [Ag(tsac)(PPh₃)₃] complex ( 2 ) and to two new silver‐thiosaccharinate‐phosphine complexes, [Ag(tsac)(PPh₃)₂] ( 3 ) and [Ag₄(tsac)₄(PPh₃)₄] ( 4 ) (PPh₃= triphenylphosphine). Spectroscopic characterization was carried out using IR, UV‐Visible and NMR techniques and confirmed by single crystal X‐ray diffraction. In each complex a singular coordination mode for the thiosaccharinate ligand is observed. The most important features of the different coordination modes of the thionates are discussed. Compound 3 crystallizes in monoclinic system, space group Pn, with a = 11.2293(3) Å, b = 12.7282(3) Å, c = 13.6056(4) Å, β = 94.985(2)°, Z = 2; while crystals of compound 4 are monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, a = 15.024(3) Å, b = 14.681(3) Å, c = 21.914(4) Å, β = 95.31(3)°, Z = 2. The coordination around the silver atoms in both complexes consists of almost trigonal‐planar arrangements, AgP₂S in 3 and AgS₂P in 4 .     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Three Polymeric Silver(I) Terephthalate Complexes with Organic N‐Donor Ligands: [Ag(pren)]2(tp)·2H2O, [Ag(en)][Ag(μ2‐tp)]·H2O,and [Ag2(μ4‐tp)(apy)2]

Three polymeric silver(I) complexes with terephthalate anions as counterions or ligands, [Ag(pren)]₂(tp)·2H₂O ( 1 ), [Ag(en)][Ag(μ₂‐tp)]·H₂O ( 2 ), and [Ag₂(μ₄‐tp)(apy)₂] ( 3 ) (where pren = 1, 2‐propylenediamine, tp =terephthalate dianion, en = ethylenediamine, and apy = 2‐aminopyridine) were synthesized and characterized by X‐ray single crystal analysis and infrared spectroscopy. 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁1/c with a = 11.3221(5), b = 7.1522(3), c = 14.8128(5)Å, V = 1015.77(7)ų, β = 122.132(2), and Z = 2. 2 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pnma with a = 9.6144(6), b = 11.3465(7), c = 11.4810(7)Å, V = 1252.5(1)ų, and Z = 4. 3 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 8.2003(5), b = 5.8869(4), c = 18.3769(11)Å, β = 92.593(1), V = 886.2(1)ų, and Z = 4. Terephthalate dianions are not coordinated to the metal atoms in 1 , but act as a μ₂‐bridging ligand in 2 and as a μ₄‐bridging ligand in 3 .     

Ternary complexes in the spectrophotometric determination of trace amounts of silver(I) and cadmium(II)

The reaction of silver(I) and cadmium(II) with 1,10-phenanthroline (PHEN) and Eosin (2,4,5,7-tetrabromofluorescein) gives coloured association complexes. The solution spectra of the mixed-ligand complexes are characterised by high intensity (∈ ≈ 10⁴) metal-to-ligand charge-transfer bands at 540–555nm. The optimum conditions for the spectrophotometric determination of Ag(I) or Cd(II) have been established. A simple, sensitive and selective method was proposed for the determination of traces of the metal ions either in aqueous or organic media. In the presence of EDTA only aluminium and cyanide interfere.     

Ni(II) and Co(II) complexes with 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and 2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-propionic acid

Nickel(II) and cobalt(II) complexes with the commercial herbicides 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4D; C₈H₆O₃Cl₂) and 2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-propionic acid (2,4DP; C₉H₈O₃Cl₂) were prepared and characterized. On the basis of the results of elemental analysis and Ni and Co determination, the following molecular formulae were proposed for the obtained compounds: Ni(C₈H₅O₃Cl₂)₂·6H₂O, Co(C₈H₅O₃Cl₂)₂·6H₂O, Ni(C₉H₇O₃Cl₂)₂·2H₂O and Co(C₉H₇O₃Cl₂)₂·2H₂O. X-ray powder analysis was carried out. The IR, electronic (VIS) spectra and conductivity data were discussed. Water solubility of the synthesized complexes at room temperature was examined. Thermal decomposition of the compounds was studied. Dehydration processes occur during heating in air. The anhydrous compounds decompose via different intermediate products to oxides. TG/MS studies indicate formation of gaseous mass fragments of decomposition including H₂O⁺, OH⁺, CO₂ ⁺, HCl⁺, Cl₂ ⁺, CH₃Cl⁺, CH₂O⁺, C₆H₆ ⁺ and other. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

A Novel Approach to Monitoring of the Diffusion Junction Potential in Speciation Studies by Polarography Under very Acidic Conditions. Part I: The Reversible Cd(II)‐Picolinic Acid System

A new polarographic procedure has been developed for the study of metal‐ligand equilibria at pH<2 by applying an in situ monitoring of the diffusion junction potential by introducing a noncomplexing witness metal ion, Tl(I). As a case study, this procedure was applied to the Cd(II)‐picolinic acid (pyridine‐2‐carboxylic acid) system; DC_TAST polarography was employed at 25 °C and ionic strength of 0.25–0.5 M (H,Na)NO₃. Log β values of 4.26±0.03, 7.86±0.11 and 10.47±0.12 were obtained for the ML, ML₂ and ML₃ complexes, respectively, and compare well to literature values. The first log β (6.27±0.07) value for the MLH species was successfully determined, for which a crystal structure has been reported recently.     

Lead(II) and cadmium(II) compounds with 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4D) and 2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-propionic acid (2,4DP): Synthesis and properties

The paper presents the conditions under which compounds of the commercial herbicides, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4D; C₈H₆O₃Cl₂) and 2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-propionic acid (2,4DP; C₉H₈O₃Cl₂), with lead(II) and cadmium(II) are formed and the results of the examination of their properties.On the basis of the elemental analysis and Pb and Cd determination, the following molecular formulae for the obtained compounds were proposed: Pb(C₈H₅O₃Cl₂)₂.H₂O, Cd(C₈H₅O₃Cl₂)₂.₂H₂O, Pb(C₉H₇O₃Cl₂)2·H₂O and Cd(C₉H₇O₃Cl₂)₂·H₂O. Water solubility of the synthesized complexes at room temperature was examined. X-ray powder analysis was carried out. The discussion of IR spectra and conductivity data is presented. Thermal decomposition of these compounds in air was studied by TG/MS methods.This revised version was published online in November 2005 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Thermal Studies of New Cu(I) and Ag(I) Complexes with Bipyridine Isomers

The complexes of the general formula MLSCN (M=Cu(I), Ag(I), L=2,2′-bipyridine=2-bipy, 4,4′-bipyridine=4-bipy or 2,4′-bipyridine=2,4′bipy) have been prepared and their IR spectra examined. The nature of metal-ligand coordination is discussed. Thermal decomposition in air of these complexes occurred in several successive endothermic and exothermic processes and the residue was Cu₂O and Ag, respectively. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Brønsted acid TfOH-mediated reactions of 2-(arylmethylene)cyclopropylcarbinols with acetonitrile

We report herein Brønsted acid TfOH-mediated reactions of 2-(arylmethylene)cyclopropylcarbinols with acetonitrile to give the corresponding ring-enlarged N-(3-arylmethylidenecyclobutyl)acetamides in moderate to good yields under mild conditions. A plausible mechanism is proposed on the basis of previous investigations.     

Two new silver(I) complexes with 2,4,6-tris(2-pyridyl)-1,3,5-triazine (tptz): Preparation,characterization, crystal structure and alcohol oxidation activity in the presence of oxone

Two new silver(I) complexes ((tptz)Ag₂(NO₃)₂ and [Ag₅(tptz)₄](NO₃)₅) with 2,4,6-tris(2-pyridyl)-1,3,5-triazine (tptz) have been synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, ¹H NMR, IR, fluorescence, UV–Vis spectroscopy and electrochemistry. Oxidation of alcohols to their corresponding aldehydes and ketones was conducted with one of the Ag complexes as a catalyst, soluble enough in organic solvent, using oxone (2KHSO₅·KHSO₄·K₂SO₄) as an oxidant under biphasic reaction conditions (CH₂Cl₂/H₂O) and tetra-n-butylammonium bromide as phase transfer agent under air at room temperature.