Kinetics and Mechanism of Electroreduction of Ammonia Complexes of Cobalt(II) on a Dropping Mercury Electrode

Effects of concentrations of ammonia (0.3–5.8 M) and supporting electrolytes (NaF, NaClO₄; 0.1–0.5 M) on the kinetics of electroreduction of ammonia complexes of cobalt(II) at a dropping mercury electrode are studied. Most experiments are performed with low concentrations of cobalt(II) complexes (1 × 10^–5 to 2 × 10^–5 M) in the absence of a polarographic maximum. The dependence of the half-wave potential of the reversible cathodic wave pertaining to the reduction of ammonia complexes of cobalt(II) on the concentration of ammonia molecules is obtained. It is found from the dependence that, at ammonia concentrations of 0.5–2.6 M, the slow electrochemical stage involves predominantly complexes Co(NH₃)₂ ²⁺. At higher ammonia concentrations, the stage involves complexes Co(NH₃) _k ²⁺ (k > 2), which form in preceding chemical stages from complexes Co(NH₃) _i ²⁺ (i = 3–6) that are predominant in solution. Values of the diffusion coefficients for complexes Co(NH₃) _i ²⁺, apparent transfer coefficients, and rate constant of the process of electroreduction of ammonia complexes of cobalt(II) are determined. The reasons for the complicating effect the insoluble products of reduction of cobalt(II) complexes have on the shape of polarographic waves are discussed.     

Kinetics and Mechanism of Electroreduction of Ammonia and Hydroxyammonia Complexes of Zinc(II) on a Dropping Mercury Electrode

It is found that the equilibrium potential of the Zn(Hg)/Zn(II) system depends on the concentration of ammonia molecules and solution pH. The dependence conforms to the literature data on the stability constants for ammonia and hydroxyammonia complexes of zinc. Their reduction on a dropping mercury electrode in solutions of pH 9.2–12 and [NH₃] = 0.05–2 M yields one irreversible cathodic wave with a diffusion limiting current. In dilute supporting electrolytes, the plateau of the latter is preceded by a maximum due to accumulation of insoluble reduction products on the surface of the mercury drop. The pH and [NH₃] dependences of the half-wave potential of waves that are undistorted by a maximum are analyzed with allowance made for a change in the composition of zinc(II) complexes in the bulk solution. According to the analysis, the slow two-electron electrochemical stage involves complexes Zn(NH₃)₂ ²⁺ that form from complexes present in solution in preceding reversible chemical reactions. The effect the supporting-electrolyte concentration has on the electroreduction rate of zinc(II) complexes and the mechanism of the electrochemical stage is discussed.     

Reduction mechanism of cobalt(II)-ammonia complexes on a dropping mercury electrode

The mechanism of the polarographic reduction of cobalt(II) complexes with ammonia at a dropping mercury electrode over a wide ligand concentration range was investigated. It was shown that the Co(II) aquo ion and the Co(NH₃)²⁺ and Co(NH₃²⁺₂ complexes participate in the electrode process. Transfer coefficients, α, for these species and the electrode reaction rates were evaluated. Stability constants of Co(II) complexes with ammonia in 0.5 M ammonium perchlorate were determined on the basis of the polarographic wave equation of totally irreversible reduction of complex specie.     

Kinetics and mechanism of electroreduction of ethylenediamine and hydroxyethylenediamine complexes of zinc(II) on a dropping-mercury electrode

The kinetics of electroreduction of ethylenediamine and hydroxyethylenediamine complexes of zinc(II) on a dropping-mercury electrode (DME) in 1 M NaClO₄ solutions of pH 9–11.5 is studied at different ethylenediamine concentrations at 25, 35, and 50°C. One wave with a diffusion limiting current is observed at an overall concentration of zinc(II) complexes of 2 × 10^–5 M and current recording times t ₁ = 0.3–4 s. The polarographic peak that distorts the wave at t ₁ 0.5 s, pH 11.5, and 25°C is due to the accumulation of insoluble reduction products on the electrode surface. The slow electrochemical step on DME involves complexes Znen²⁺, which form in preceding reversible chemical steps from complexes present in solution.__________Translated from Elektrokhimiya, Vol. 41, No. 4, 2005, pp. 397–405.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2005 by Kurtova, Kravtsov, Tsventarnyi.     

Kinetics and Mechanism of Palladium Electrodeposition from Alkaline Solutions of Palladium(II) Bisethylenediamine Complexes

The electroreduction kinetics of Pd(en)²⁺ ₂ complexes (0.01 M) is studied on a rotating disk electrode of Pd by recording CVA at 25, 50, and 70°C in solutions of pH 12–13 at ethylenediamine concentrations of 0.03–1.0 M. Established is a diffusion nature of limiting currents, from which diffusion coefficients for Pd(en)²⁺ ₂ complexes are calculated. The Pd electrode capacitance, determined by a pulsed galvanostatic method, is used for taking into account the true surface areas of electrolytic Pd deposits. Parameters of the slow electrochemical stage, which involves Pd(en)²⁺ ₂ complexes, are determined. The temperature dependence of the rate constant of cathodic reduction of Pd(en)²⁺ ₂ complexes is used for calculating an apparent activation energy. An electroreduction mechanism of Pd(en)²⁺ ₂ complexes on a Pd electrode is discussed.     

Electroreduction Kinetics of Palladium(II) Complexes with α-Alanine: A Polarographic Study

The kinetics of the electroreduction of palladium(II) complexes with -alanine are studied on a dropping mercury electrode in solutions containing various supporting electrolytes (NaF, Na₂SO₄, NaClO₄). The study is carried out at variable concentrations of palladium(II) alaninate complexes, the ligand, and the supporting electrolyte, in the pH interval extending from 3 to 11. The obtained values of the half-wave potential for the electroreduction of palladium(II) complexes with -alanine and the diffusion coefficient for palladium(II) alaninate complexes suggest that, in the acidic and alkaline solutions studied, the slow electrochemical stage involves chelate dialaninate palladium complexes Pd(ala)₂. Palladium(II) complexes underwent reduction on the positively-charged surface of DME without any preceding chemical stages. This process was hindered by anions of the supporting electrolyte adsorbed on DME, and in alkaline solutions, by the alaninate ions as well.     

Mechanism of electroreduction of cobalt(II) in thiocyanate solutions at mercury electrodes

The process of electroreduction of cobalt(II) in thiocyanate solutions at mercury electrodes has been investigated by cyclic voltammetric, chronoamperometric and polarographic methods. The influences of pH, the concentrations of Co(II) and SCN^?, and the reduction products of SCN^?, CN^? and S^2? on the reduction waves are described. The polarographic pre-wave is an autocatalytic in nature. A mechanism involving an initial reduction of Co(II)—SCN^? at a mercury electrode followed by the chemical reduction of thiocyanate ion with the electroreduced metallic cobalt, and taking into account cyanide, sulfide, and hydroxide ions, the latter being produced by the hydrolysis of cyanide ion, is presented. Cobalt sulfide adsorbed at the electrode surface stimulates further reduction of Co(II)—CN^? and —SCN^? complexes, and depresses the interfering influence of Co(OH)₂, which is reductively desorbed from the electrode surface with giving rise to an additional peak near ?1.08 V vs. SCE.     

Kinetics of Reduction of Glycinate and Alaninate Complexes of Palladium(II) on a Dropping Mercury Electrode at Different Temperatures

Kinetics of electroreduction of glycinate and alaninate complexes of Pd(II) is studied polarographically in a test mode at 15–50°C in solutions of pH 3, 5, 10, and 12 containing free ligands and NaF, Na₂SO₄, or NaClO₄ supporting electrolytes. Diffusion coefficients for Pd(II) complexes are calculated from values of limiting currents. Specifically adsorbed Pd(II) complexes with a composition identical to that in the bulk solution take part in the slow electrochemical stage. The mechanism of reduction of the complexes is temperature-independent and identical to that established earlier at 25°C. The study confirms the earlier assumption as to the mechanism of hindering action of the perchlorate and alaninate ions specifically adsorbed on the positively-charged surface of a mercury electrode on the reduction of these complexes.     

Electroreduction of Pd(II) Complexes with α-Alanine on a Palladium Electrode

The kinetics of electroreduction of Pd(II) complexes with -alanine, Pd(ala)₂, is studied on a rotating Pd disk electrode in solutions of pH 8–13 containing large excess of -alanine and various supporting electrolytes (NaF, Na₂SO₄, NaClO₄). On a Pd electrode, complexes Pd(ala)₂ undergo reduction at potentials much more negative than on an Hg electrode. This is attributed to the chemisorption of water on the Pd electrode, which hampers adsorption of Pd(ala)₂ that take part in the slow electrochemical stage. As with the Hg electrode, perchlorate ions hinder the Pd(ala)₂ reduction on a Pd electrode. Studying adsorption of Pd(ala)₂ on a Pd electrode is hampered by parallel processes of hydrogen adsorption and absorption.     

The kinetics of reduction of palladium (II) complexes with β-alanine at dropping mercury electrode and the complexes’ stability constants

By using dc and ac polarography, the kinetics of electroreduction of the palladium (II) complexes with β-alanine at a dropping mercury electrode was studied in solutions with the palladium (II) concentration from 2 × 10^?5 to 2 × 10^?4 M and variable β-alanine and sodium perchlorate concentrations (pH 6–12). One polarographic wave was observed in solutions with pH 9 and 10 at the β-alanine overall concentration of c _βala = 1 × 10^?3 to 5 × 10^?2 M; two waves, at lower pH or higher c _βala. It was concluded on the formation of different forms of palladium (II) complexes in the studied solutions; the complexes contained two to four β-alanine coordinated anions. Using the limiting diffusion currents for the two waves at pH 9–11 and c _βala = 0.1 and 0.5 M, the stepwise stability constant for the Pd(βala) ₄ ^2? complex was calculated. Using two ac peaks observed at pH 7–8 and c _βala = 1 × 10^?2 to 0.1 M, the stepwise stability constant for the Pd(βala) ₃ ^? . was calculated. The perchlorate ions adsorbed at the dropping mercury electrode, as well as βala^? anions at their higher concentrations, hamper the electroreduction of the palladium (II) complexes with β-alanine.     

Synthesis and photoluminescent properties of a Schiff-base ligand and its mononuclear Zn(II), Cd(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) and Pd(II) metal complexes

Mononuclear Zn(II), Cd(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) and Pd(II) metal complexes of Schiff-base ligand(HL₁) derived from 8-acetyl-7-hydroxycoumarin and P-phenylenediamine were prepared and characterized by microanalytical, mass, UV–Vis, IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, ESR, conductance and fluorescence studies. The measured low molar conductance values in DMSO indicate that the complexes are non-electrolytes. The structures of the solid complexes under study are established by using IR, electronic and ESR spectroscopy suggesting that Zn(II) and Ni(II) complexes are octahedral, Cd(II) complex is tetrahedral, Cu(II) and Pd(II) complexes are square planar. The ESR spectrum of the Cu(II) complex in DMSO at 298 and 150 K was recorded and its salient features are reported, it supports the mononuclear structure. The Schiff base exhibited photoluminescence originating from intraligand (π–π*) transitions. Metal-mediated enhancement is observed on complexation of HL with Zn(II) and Cd(II), whereas metal-mediated fluorescence quenching occurs in Cu(II), Ni(II) and Pd(II).     

A polarographic study of Cd(II)-NTA complexes in alkaline solution

Up to four d.c. polarographic waves were observed on voltammetric curves of Cd(II)-nitrilotriacetate complexes on the DME in the pH range 7.0–11.5. These polarograms are analyzed using a non-linear least squares method and the mechanism of the electrode reactions and prior homogeneous reaction are discussed. The kinetic parameters of the separate reactions are calculated and compared with literature values. The accelerating influence of OH^? ions on the dissociation of the complexes is established.     

Mononuclear transition and non-transition complexes of amlodipine besylate as antihypertensive agent: synthesis,spectral, thermal,and antimicrobial studies

Mononuclear Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), Mg(II), Sr(II), Ba(II), Ca(II), Pt(IV), Au(III), and Pd(II) complexes of the drug amlodipine besylate (HL) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, spectroscopic technique (IR, UV–Vis, solid reflectance, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, and ¹H-NMR) and magnetic measurements. The elemental analyses of the complexes are confirmed by the stoichiometry of the types [M(HL)(X)₂(H₂O)]·nH₂O [M = Mn(II), Co(II), Zn(II), Ni(II), Mg(II), Sr(II), Ba(II), and Ca(II); X = Cl^? or NO₃ ^?], [Cd(HL)(H₂O)]Cl₂, [Pd(HL)₂]Cl₂, [Pt(L)₂]Cl₂, and [Au(L)₂]Cl, respectively. Infrared data revealed that the amlodipine besylate drug ligand chelated as monobasic tridentate through NH₂, oxygen (ether), and OH of besylate groups in Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), Mg(II), Sr(II), Ba(II), Ca(II), and Au(III) complexes, but in Pt(IV) and Pd(II) complexes, the amlodipine besylate coordinates via NH₂ and OH (besylate) groups. An octahedral geometry is proposed for all complexes except for the Cd(II), Pt(IV), and Pd(II) complexes. The amlodipine besylate free ligand and the transition and non-transition complexes showed antibacterial activity towards some Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and the fungi (Aspergillus flavus and Candida albicans).     

Kinetics and mechanism of electroreduction of Pd(II) complexes

The kinetics and mechanism of processes of reduction of Pd(II) complexes with a number of inorganic (NH₃ , Cl^– , etc.) and organic (ethylenediamine, glycine, -alanine, etc.) ligands on a dropping-mercury electrode and a Pd electrode in solutions with various concentrations of ligands, hydrogen ions, and supporting electrolytes are reviewed. The nature of electrochemical and chemical steps of processes of reduction of various complexes of Pd(II) is discussed.Translated from Elektrokhimiya, Vol. 40, No. 12, 2004, pp. 1494–1502.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2004 by Kravtsov.     

Spectroscopic investigations and physico-chemical characterization of newly synthesized mixed-ligand complexes of 2-methylbenzimidazole with metal ions

Some mixed ligand complexes containing 2-methylbenzimidazole and thiocyanate ion were synthesized. Free ligands and their metal complexes were characterized using elemental analysis, determination of metal, magnetic susceptibility, molar conductivity, infrared, UV-VIS, and (¹H, ¹³C) NMR spectra, and X-ray structure analysis. The results suggest that the Ag(I) complex has linear geometry, Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), and Cd(II) have tetrahedral geometry, Pd(II) complex has square planar geometry, VO(IV) square pyramidal geometry, Pb(II) irregular tetrahedral geometry, and that the Cr(III) and Mn(II) complexes have octahedral geometry. The following general formulae were proposed for the prepared complexes: [AgBX], [CrB₃X₃], (HB)₂[MnB₂X₄] · 2B and [MB₂X₂], where B = 2-methylbenzimidazole, HB = 2-methylbenzimidazolium, X = thiocyanate ion, and M = VO(IV), Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Pd(II), Cd(II), and Pb(II). Molar conductance of a 10⁻³ M solution in N,N-dimethyl formamide (DMF) indicates that all the complexes are non-electrolytes except the Mn(II) complex which is an electrolyte because the molar conductivity of its solution in DMF is high.     

The vibrational spectra of complexes with planar monothio-oxamides—I. The Ni(II), Pd(II), Pt(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes of N,N′-dimethylmonothio-oxamide

The new complexes M(LH)₂ (M = Pd,Pt), ML(M = Pd,Cu) and ML · H₂O (M = Ni,Zn), where LH₂ = N,N′-dimethylmonothio-oxamide, have been prepared. The complexes were characterized by metal analyses, thermal methods and spectral (i.r., Raman, u.v.—vis.) studies. The vibrational analyses of the complexes are given using NH/ND, CH₃/CD₃ and metal isotopic substitutions. The Ni(II), Pd(II), Pt(II) and Cu(II) compounds are square planar. The monoanion LH⁻ shows a chelated bidentate S,O-coordination, while the doubly deprotonated L²⁻ acts as a bridging S,N/N,O-tetradentate ligand giving polymeric structures.     

Gas sensitivity of etioporphyrin metal complexes in thin films

It is shown that porphyrin metal complexes have the potential for the creation of various gas sensors; the gas sensing properties of the materials on their basis change upon the replacement of the central metal atom and substituents in the porphyrin core. Films of etioporphyrin-II were prepared by vacuum deposition onto a front shaft system of electrodes on a pyroceramic support. Calibration dependences of the analytical signal (conductivity) on the concentration of ammonia were obtained. It was found that UV irradiation on the sensor layer enhances the sensitivity of ammonia determination. Relative sensitivities of thin films based on Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Pd(II) and Pt(II) etioporphyrin complexes in the temperature range from 303 K to 423 K and ammonia concentrations from 1.5 to 75 mg/m³ were determined. The relative sensitivity attains a maximum (0.8) at an ammonia concentration of 7.5 mg/m³ for the Co(II) etioporphyrin at 333 K in a dark mode, or at 303 K and under UV irradiation (λ = 406 nm, P = 1 mW). An experimental setup was assembled that allowed measurements at the controlled temperature and humidity of the gas and its mixtures with inert gases or air. The conditions of ammonia detection were optimized.     

The coordination chemistry of simple phospholes: Complexes of nickel(II), palladium(II) and platinum(II)

The reactions between four very simply substituted phospholes and the chlorides of Ni(II), Pd(II) and Pt(II) are described. The phospholes 1-phenylphosphole, 3-methyl-1-phenyl-phosphole and 3,4dimethyl-1-phenylphosphole all readily form bis-complexes of formula L₂MCl₂ [L = phosphole ligand and M = Ni(II), Pd(II) or Pt(II)] or tris-complexes of formula L₃MCI₂. 1-n-Butyl-3,4-dimethylphosphole appears to form stable complexes only with Ni(II). Evidence is put forward which indicates that the L₂MCl₂ complexes exist in a four-coordinate, square-planar monomeric/five coordinate equilibrium while the L₃MCl₂ complexes are primarily the ionic species [L₃MCl]⁺ Cl^? in solution. Comparisons are made with the behaviour of other simple phospholes which do not form Ni(II) complexes and the results are discussed briefly in terms of both aromatic and non-aromatic phosphole models.     

Tetranuclear Zn(II) and Mononuclear Nickel(II) Complexes Based on Asymmetric Salamo-Type Ligands: Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Fluorescent Properties

Two new complexes [{Zn(L¹)(μ-OAc)Zn(CH₃CHOHCH₃)}₂] and [Ni(L₂)(H₂O)(CH₃OH)] with asymmetric Salamo-type ligands (H₃L¹ and H₂L²) are synthesized and structurally characterized. In the Zn(II) and Ni(II) complexes, the terminal and central Zn(II) atoms are found to have slightly distorted square pyramidal and trigonal bipyramidal symmetries respectively, while the Ni(II) atom is hexa-coordinated and has a slightly distorted octahedral symmetry. Interestingly, a self-assembling continual zigzag 1D chain is formed by intermolecular hydrogen bonds in the Ni(II) complex. Furthermore, the Zn(II) and Ni(II) complexes in the ethanol solution show intense photoluminescence.     

BINDING ABILITY OF OXINE-LIKE LIGANDS. POTENTIOMETRIC AND POLAROGRAPHIC STUDY ON Ni(II), Co(II), Zn(II) AND Cd(II) COMPLEXES OF 9-HYDROXYPYRIDO(1,2,-α)PYRIMIDIN-4-ONE

Abstract

Potentiometric and polarographic studies of metal ion coordination with 9-hydroxypyrido[1,2-α]pyrimidin-4-one (HPP) with Ni(II), Zn(II), Co(II) and Cd(II) ions have been carried out. For comparison, stability constants with 8-hydroxy-imidazo[1,2-α]pyridine (HIP) were also measured. Due to the low solubility of the latter ligand complexes, measurements were made also in dioxan/water solutions. In the case of both ligands the coordination mode is the same. The oxine-like binding via {N, O^?} donor set leads to formation of stable ML and ML₂ complexes. Stability constants clearly indicate that both ligands are very effective and the HPP, having a more favourable position of the electron pair on nitrogen, forms stronger complexes with smaller metal ions i.e., Ni(II), Zn(II) and Co(II). Cd(II) is better fitted to the HIP donor set.