Kinetic, mechanistic and spectral studies for the oxidation of sulfanilic acid by alkaline hexacyanoferrate(III)

The kinetics of oxidation of sulfanilic acid (p-aminobenzenesulfonic acid) by hexacyanoferrate(III) in alkaline medium was studied spectrophotometrically. The reaction showed first order kinetics in hexacyanoferrate(III) and alkali concentrations and an order of less than unity in sulfanilic acid concentration (SAA). The rate of reaction increases with increase in alkali concentration. Increasing ionic strength increases the rate but the dielectric constant of the medium has no significant effect on the rate of the reaction. A retarding effect was observed by one of the products i.e. hexacyanoferrate(II) (HCF(II)). A mechanism involving the formation of a complex between sulfanilic acid and hexacyanoferrate(III) has been proposed. The reaction constants involved in the mechanism are evaluated. There is a good agreement between the observed and calculated rate constants under different experimental conditions. Investigations at different temperatures allowed the determination of the activation parameters with respect to the slow step of the proposed mechanism.     

Kinetic and mechanistic studies on the oxidation of pyrrolidine by bis(hydrogenperiodato)argentate(III) complex anion

The kinetics of oxidation of pyrrolidine by bis(hydrogenperiodato)argentate(III) complex anion ([Ag(HIO₆)₂]^5?) was studied in alkaline medium, with reaction temperatures in the range of 15.0–30.0 °C. The experiments indicated that the oxidation follows an overall second-order reaction, being first-order in both Ag(III) and pyrrolidine. The observed second-order rate constants, k′, decreased with increasing [IO₄ ^?] but increased slightly with increasing [OH^?]. The influence of ionic strength on the reaction rate was also investigated. The oxidation resulted in oxidative deamination of pyrrolidine, giving 4-hydroxybutyrate as the product. A reaction mechanism is proposed which includes an equilibrium between [Ag(HIO₆)₂]^5? and [Ag(HIO₆)₂(OH)(H₂O)]^2?; these two Ag(III) species are reduced by pyrrolidine in parallel rate-determining steps. The rate equation derived from the proposed mechanism can explain the experimental observations. The rate constants of the rate-determining steps, together with the associated activation parameters, were calculated accordingly.     

Kinetic and mechanistic studies of the iridium(III) catalyzed oxidation of sulphanilic acid by diperiodatocuprate(III) in aqueous alkaline medium

The effect of La₂O₃, K₂O and Li₂O on the properties and catalytic performance of silica-supported nickel catalysts for the hydrogenation of m-dinitrobenzene was investigated. The catalysts promoted with La₂O₃, Li₂O and K₂O showed better catalytic performance than the catalyst without promotion, especially the ones co-promoted with La₂O₃ and K₂O or Li₂O.     

Bis(hydroxyamino)triazines: versatile and high-affinity tridentate hydroxylamine ligands for selective iron(III) chelation

A new versatile family of chelating agents based on bis(hydroxyamino)-1,3,5-triazines, BHTs, is described. The properties of different BHT ligands are determined by electrochemistry, spectroscopy and titrimetry revealing high redox stability, transparency in the visible range, and diprotic acid-like behaviour in the 5-9 pH range. The iron(III) and iron(II)-BHT complexes were studied revealing high affinity of BHTs to iron(III). Electrochemical studies show exceptional preference of the BHT ligands to iron(III) over iron(II), this, in addition to their small size and their fast and reversible electrochemistry makes them potentially useful electrochemical redox couples for the low end of the aqueous potential window (<0.6 V, vs. NHE). The synthetic versatility of the new ligands allows easy tuning of the hydrophobicity, redox potential, and to some extent the stability constant of the complexes by alteration of the peripheral groups appended to the BHTs.     

Kinetic studies of the oxidation of chromium(III) by N-bromosuccinimide

Summary A kinetic study of the oxidation of chromium(III) by N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) in aqueous solutions and H₂O-MeOH solvent mixtures were performed. The kinetics in aqueous solutions obeyed the rate law: d[Cr^VI]/dt = {k ₄ K _h K ₂[NBS][Cr^III]_T}/[₊]{1 + K _h/[H⁺] + (K ₁ + K _h K ₂/[H⁺][NBS])} where K _h, K ₁ and K ₂ are the hydrolysis constant of [Cr^III(H₂O)₆]³⁺, and pre-equilibrium formation constants for the protonated and deprotonated precursor complexes, respectively. An innersphere mechanism is proposed. An argument based on isokinetic correlations among activation parameters for the oxidation of a series of cobalt(II) and chromium(III) complexes including [Cr(H₂O)₆]³⁺ is presented in support of a common mechanism for these reactions. Abstracted from the Ph.D. Thesis (Ain Shams University) of A. E.-D. M. Abdel-Hady.     

Kinetic and mechanistic studies of Rh(III)-catalysed oxidation of D-xylose and L-sorbose by N-bromoacetamide in perchloric acid medium

The kinetic and mechanistic studies of homogeneously Rh(III)-catalysed oxidation of D-xylose and L-sorbose by Nbromoacetamide (NBA) in perchloric acid medium were carried out at 40 °C. The reactions were first-order with respect to each of [NBA], [Rh(III)] and [H⁺] and zero-order in [sugar]. Variation of [Cl_?] showed positive effect while variation of [Hg(OAc)₂] showed negative effect on the rate of the reactions. Addition of acetamide (NHA) had a negative effect on the rate of the reaction. The rate of the reaction was unaffected by the change in ionic strength (??) of the medium. Various activation parameters were calculated with the help of pseudo-first-order rate constant, k₁, obtained at four different temperatures. The mechanisms involving RhCl₄(H₂O)₂ ^?, as reactive species of rhodium(III), and H²OBr₊, as reactive species of NBA, are proposed which find support from the spectrophotometric evidence and activation parameters, especially the entropy of activation.     

Kinetic and mechanistic studies on the oxidation of nitrite by peroxomonophosphoric acid

The kinetics of oxidation of nitrite to nitrate by peroxomonophosphoric acid in aqueous acid medium have been studied. The observed monotonic fall in rate with increasing pH of the medium has been rationalized on the basis of proton-dissociation equilibria of the substrate as well as the oxidant species. It is found that only HNO₂ reacts with the different PMPA species.     

Kinetic and mechanistic studies on the reaction of nitric oxide with a water-soluble octa-anionic iron(III) porphyrin complex

The polyanionic water-soluble and non-mu-oxo-dimer-forming iron porphyrin iron(III) 5(4),10(4),15(4),20(4)-tetra-tert-butyl-5(2),5(6),15(2),15(6)-tetrakis[2,2-bis(carboxylato)ethyl]-5,10,15,20-tetraphenylporphyrin, (P(8-))Fe(III) (1), was synthesized as an octasodium salt by applying well-established porphyrin and organic chemistry procedures to bromomethylated precursor porphyrins and characterized by standard techniques such as UV-vis and (1)H NMR spectroscopy. A single pK(a1) value of 9.26 was determined for the deprotonation of coordinated water in (P(8-))Fe(III)(H(2)O)(2) (1-H(2)()O) present in aqueous solution at pH <9. The porphyrin complex reversibly binds NO in aqueous solution to give the mononitrosyl adduct, (P(8-))Fe(II)(NO(+))(L), where L = H(2)O or OH(-). The kinetics of the binding and release of NO was studied as a function of pH, temperature, and pressure by stopped-flow and laser flash photolysis techniques. The diaqua-ligated form of the porphyrin complex binds and releases NO according to a dissociative interchange mechanism based on the positive values of the activation parameters DeltaS() and DeltaV() for the "on" and "off" reactions. The rate constant k(on) = 6.2 x 10(4) M(-1) s(-1) (24 degrees C), determined for NO binding to the monohydroxo-ligated (P(8-))Fe(III)(OH) (1-OH) present in solution at pH >9, is markedly lower than the corresponding value measured for 1-H(2)O at lower pH (k(on) = 8.2 x 10(5) M(-1) s(-1), 24 degrees C, pH 7). The observed decrease in the reactivity is contradictory to that expected for the diaqua- and monohydroxo-ligated forms of the iron(III) complex and is accounted for in terms of a mechanistic changeover observed for 1-H(2)O and 1-OH in their reactions with NO. The mechanistic interpretation offered is further substantiated by the results of water-exchange studies performed on the polyanionic porphyrin complex as a function of pH, temperature, and pressure.     

Kinetic and mechanistic studies on the formation of bis(dicarboxylato)carbonatochromate(III) complexes

The reaction of the Cr(xx)₂(H₂O)₂ ⁻ (xx = oxalate, malonate and methylmalonate) complexes with dissolved CO₂ was studied by stopped-flow spectrophotometry in the 7 < pH < 9 range and between 20 to 30°C at an ionic strength of 0.5 mol dm⁻³ (NaCl). Under the experimental conditions the aqua complex ion consists of a pH-dependent mixture of Cr(xx)₂(H₂O)₂ ⁻, Cr(xx)₂(OH) (H₂O)²⁻ and Cr(xx)₂(OH)₂ ³⁻. The monohydroxo and dihydroxo species undergo CO₂ uptake and subsequent intramolecular carbonate ligand chelation independently, at rates which are readily distinguishable and are governed by the uptake rate constants k ₁ and k ₂ and chelation rate constants k ₃ and k ₄, respectively. Only the k ₁ values for oxalato, malonato and methylmalonato complexes could be calculated; k ₁ = 1084 and 1333 and 1650 mol⁻¹ dm³ s⁻¹, respectively. The results obtained were compared with those obtained from other systems that have either cobalt(III), iridium(III) or rhodium(III) as central atoms. This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Manganese(III) oxidations of benzoylhydrazine,aroxyacetylhydrazine, semicarbazide,thiosemicarbazide and their derivatives in pyrophosphate media

Manganese(III) ion was stabilised in weakly acidic solution by means of pyrophosphate. Conditions for the quantitative oxidation of hydrazine, benzoylhydrazines, aroxyacetylhydrazines, semicarbazide, semicarbazones, thiosemicarbazide and thiosemicarbazones were investigated by titrimetric and potentiometric methods. The stoichiometries of these oxidations were pH-dependent. At pH 5 benzoyl hydrazines were oxidised by donating two electron each, the nitro derivative being the sole exception to show a three-electron change. Aroxyacetylhydrazines, semicarbazide and semicarbazones underwent three-electron oxidations. The free radical nature of these reactions was illustrated. Thiosemicarbazides reacted faster than semicarbazides. Metal complexes of thiosemicarbazide also yielded stoichiometric results, indicative of the number of TSC ligands in the complex. The oxidation products have been identified. At pH 1 these reactions conformed to different stoichiometries.     

Kinetic and mechanistic studies on the interaction of adenosine with hydroxopentaaquarhodium(III) ion

The kinetics of the title reaction have been studied spectrophotometrically as a function of pH, [substrate], [adenosine] and temperature (50–65°C) by monitoring the appearance of a characteristic peak of the adenosine substituted product (λ_max = 289 nm). The reaction rate is pH dependent in the 3.0–4.3 range. With increase in [adenosine] the rate was found to increase and approached a limit at a higher adenosine concentration. The following rate law has been established at pH 4.3: d[Rh(H₂O)₃(OH)(adenosine)²⁺]/dt = k _a K _E[Rh(H₂O)₅(OH)²⁺]_total[adenosine]/ (1 + K _E[adenosine]) Rate and activation parameters are consistent with an associative interchange mechanism. Experimental results are discussed with reference to literature data for analogous systems. This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Kinetic and mechanistic studies on the interaction of thymidine with the hydroxopentaaquarhodium(III) ion

The interaction of thymidine, a nucleoside, with hydroxopentaaquarhodium(III), [Rh(H₂O)₅(OH)]²⁺ ion in aqueous medium is reported and the possible mode of binding is discussed. The kinetics of interaction between thymidine and [Rh(H₂O)₅OH]²⁺ has been studied spectrophotometrically as a function of [Rh(H₂O)₅OH²⁺], [thymidine], pH and temperature. The reaction has been monitored at 298 nm, the _max of the substituted complex, and where the spectral difference between the reactant and product is a maximum. The reaction rate increases with [thymidine] and reaches a limiting value at a higher ligand concentration. From the experimental findings an associative interchange mechanism for the substitution process is suggested. The activation parameters (H=47.8 ± 5.7 kJ mol^–1, S=–173 ± 17 J K^–1 mol^–1) supports our proposition. The negative G⁰ (–13.8 kJ mol^–1) for the first equilibrium step also supports the spontaneous formation of the outer sphere association complex.     

Kinetic studies on the oxidation of [N-phenylethylethylenediaminetriacetate]chromium(III) by periodate

Summary Kinetic studies of the oxidation of [Cr^IIIZ(H₂O)](Z=N-phenylethylethylenediaminetriacetate) by periodate ion, to produce chromium(VI), were carried out in aqueous solutions. The reaction is first order with respect to both total chromium(III) and total periodate, and the rate is inversely dependent upon H⁺ in the 5.43–7.02 pH range. The reaction may follow a two-step inner-sphere electron transfer mechanism. The activated parameters are reported. Steric effects of the phenyl ring account for the smaller electron-transfer rate constants for [Cr^IIIZ(H₂O)] compared to [Cr^III(TOH)(H₂O)], (TOH=N-(2-hydroxyethyl)ethylenediaminetriacetate).     

Kinetic and mechanistic studies on the oxidation of sulfanilic acid by peroxomonophosphoric acid

Oxidation of sulfanilic acid to the corresponding azoxy derivative by peroxomonophosphoric acid (PMPA) has been studied in aqueous medium. The observed bell-shaped pH-rate profile has been rationalized on the basis of protonation of the amino group and ionization into different PMPA species and a suitable rate law has been proposed. The mechanism of oxidation involves the nucleophilic attack of nitrogen on the electrophilic peroxo oxygen.

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Kinetic studies of the oxidation ofN-(2-hydroxycyclohexyl)-ethylenediaminetriacetatochromate(III) by periodate

The kinetics of the oxidation of [Cr^III(H₂O)(XOH)], (XOH=N-(2-hydroxycyclohexyl)ethylenediaminetriacetate) to Cr^VI by periodate have been investigated in aqueous solution at various pH values (6.00–7.20) and temperatures (15.0–35.0°C). The reaction follows the rate law:

Kinetic, mechanistic and spectral investigation of ruthenium (III)-catalysed oxidation of atenolol by alkaline permanganate (stopped-flow technique)

Kinetics of ruthenium (III) catalyzed oxidation of atenolol by permanganate in alkaline medium at constant ionic strength of 0.30 mol dm³ has been studied spectrophotometrically using a rapid kinetic accessory. Reaction between permanganate and atenolol in alkaline medium exhibits 1 : 8 stoichiometry (atenolol : KMnO₄). The reaction shows first-order dependence on [permanganate] and [ruthenium (III)] and apparently less than unit order on both atenolol and alkali concentrations. Reaction rate decreases with increase in ionic strength and increases with decreasing dielectric constant of the medium. Initial addition of reaction products does not affect the rate significantly. A mechanism involving the formation of a complex between catalyst and substrate has been proposed. The active species of ruthenium (III) is understood as [Ru(H₂O)₅OH]₂₊. The reaction constants involved in the different steps of mechanism are calculated. Activation parameters with respect to the slow step of the mechanism are computed and discussed and thermodynamic quantities are also calculated.     

Kinetics of oxidation of vanadium(III) by hydroxylamine in acid medium

The kinetics of oxidation of vanadium(III) by hydroxylamine have been investigated at high acidities in the temperature range 25–30 °C. Rates decreased with increasing acidity of the medium. Both NH₂OH and NH₃OH⁺ are capable of oxidizing V(III) in parallel reactions, the order being unity each in oxidant and reductant.

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(III) 25–30 °C. . NH₂OH NH₃OH⁺ V(III) , , .

     

Kinetics and mechanism of oxidation of hydroxylamine by tetrachloroaurate(III) ion

The oxidation of H₂NOH is first-order both in [NH₃OH⁺] and [AuCl₄ ^–]. The rate is increased by the increase in [Cl^–] and decreased with increase in [H⁺]. The stoichiometry ratio, [NH₃OH⁺]/[AuCl₄ ^–], is 1. The mechanism consists of the following reactions.

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)]⁻.     

Kinetic isotope effect and extended pH-dependent studies of the oxidation of hydroxylamine by hexachloroiridate(IV): ET and PCET

The oxidation of hydroxylamine by [IrCl6]2- has been studied spectrophotometrically in deoxygenated aqueous solutions in the range of pH 4-9 at 25 degrees C. The reaction is catalyzed by Cu2+, Fe2+, and impurities of aquochloroiridium complexes. Oxalate is a very effective inhibitor of catalysis by copper and iron ions. With excess hydroxylamine, the reaction follows pseudo-first-order kinetics, and the stoichiometric ratio (DeltanIr(IV)/Deltanhydroxylamine) is 1.05 at pH 5.9. Over the pH range 4.2-8.8, the empirical rate law is -d[IrCl(6)2-]/dt=k[IrCl6(2-)][NH2OH]tot, with k=k1Ka1/([H+]+Ka1)+k'Ka1/([H+]([H+]+Ka1)), where Ka1 is the dissociation constant of NH3OH+. Least-squares fitting yields k1=(17.05+/-0.47) M-1 s(-1) and k'=(2.59+/-0.09)x10(-6) s(-1) at ionic strength of 0.1 M (adjusted by NaClO4) and 25 degrees C. The kinetic isotope effects (KIE) (kH/kD) for k1 and k' are 4.4 and 9.8, correspondingly. A mechanism is inferred in which k1 corresponds to concerted proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) and k' corresponds to electron transfer from NH2O-. In this mechanism, the large KIE for k' is due almost entirely to the equilibrium isotope effect for the pKa of NH2OH.