Oxidation of [Co(en)2(SOCH2CO2)]+ by S2O82− and by IO4− in binary aqueous solvent mixtures at pressures up to 1.25 kbar

Second order rate constants and activation parameters H, S, and V have been measured for the oxidation of [Co(en)2(SOCH2CO2)]+ by S2O82– and by IO4– in highly aqueous H2O – t-BuOH mixtures. The changes in solvation on going from the initial to the transition state are discussed on the basis of the transfer functions Gto, Hto and Sto. Whereas Gt changes smoothly as the proportion of t-BuOH increases, the plots of Ht and TSt exhibit mirror behaviour and pass through extrema located around x2(t- BuOH)=0.038. Information on the role of solvation is complemented by the determination of activation volumes. These are discussed in terms of intrinsic and solvational contributions. It is proposed that changes in hydrophobic hydration are of principal importance in determining the response of H, S, and V to changes in solvent composition in H2O – t-BuOH mixtures.     

Kinetics and mechanism of the interaction of DL-methionine with cis-diaquaethylenediamine platinum(II) perchlorate in aqueous medium

The kinetics of the interaction of DL-methionine with [Pt(en)(H2O)2]2+ have been studied spectrophotometrically as a function of [Pt(en)(H2O)22+], [DL-methionine], PH and temperature. The reaction proceeds via a rapid outer sphere association followed by two slow consecutive steps having first order dependence on the aqua ion and methionine concentrations. Activation parameters have been evaluated using the Eyring equation. The low H1 (15.6 kJ mol–1) and large negative value of S1 (–230 J K–1 mol–1) as well as H2 (19.5 kJ mol–1) and S2 (–226 J K–1 mol–1) indicate an associative mode of activation for both the aqua ligand substitution processes in the two consecutive steps.     

The kinetics and mechanism of aquation and base hydrolysis of the cis-[Co(cyclen)Cl2]+ cation (cyclen=1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane)

The aquation of cis-[Co(cyclen)Cl2]+ (cyclen=1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane) has been studied over a range of temperatures with 0.1 mol dm–3 HNO3 as solvent. At 25°C, kaq=4.5×10–3 s–1 with H=78 kJ mol–1 and S298=–21 J K–1 mol–1. Base hydrolysis of cis-[Co(cyclen)Cl2]+ is extremely rapid with kOH=2.1×107 dm3 mol–1 s–1 at 25°C and I=0.1 mol dm–3. This is the largest rate constant so far reported for the base hydrolysis of a cis-dichloro-complex of a saturated macrocycle. The activation parameters, H=53 kJ mol–1 and S298=73 J K–1 mol–1 are consistent with a mechanism in which deprotonation of the substrate is rate-determining. This conclusion is confirmed by the observation of general base catalysis by formate ion. The Brønsted value for the reaction is ca. 0.72 and SN1(CB) and E2 mechanisms are considered to account for the kinetic results. Base hydrolysis of cis-[Co(cyclen)(OH)Cl]+ has also been studied in the pH range 6.5 to 8.7. The value of kOH=3.8×102 dm3 mol–1 s–1 at 25°C and I=0.1 mol dm–3 with H=110 kJ mol–1 and S298=171 J K–1 mol–1 are consistent with an SN1(CB) mechanism.     

Rate constants and mechanism of the reactions of N(4S) atoms with methane and ethane

The channel for the reaction of nitrogen atoms and methane yielding hydrogen atoms does not exceed 10% at 20C. The rate constant for the reaction of nitrogen atoms and ethane at 20C is (4 ± 2)·10^–16 cm³/sec.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 3, pp. 705–706, March, 1990.     

Solvent effects on the kinetics of solvolysis of trans-dichlorobis (N-methylethylenediamine)cobalt(III) ion in water–propan-2-ol and water–acetonitrile mixtures

First order solvolysis rates of the trans-dichlorobis (N-methylethylenediamine) cobalt(III) ion have been measured over a wide range of solvent compositions and temperatures in water–propan-2-ol and water–acetonitrile mixtures. The rate of solvolysis is faster in the former mixtures rather than the latter. Plots of log(rate constant) versus the reciprocal of the dielectric constant of the co-solvent, and also versus the Grunwald–Winstein Y-values are non-linear for both co-solvents; this non-linearity is derived from a large differential effect of solvent structure between the initial and transition states. However, extrema in the variation of enthalpy H and entropy S of activation correlate well with the extrema in physical properties of the mixtures which are related to changes in solvent structure. Linear plots of H versus S were obtained and the isokinetic temperature indicates that the reaction is entropy controlled. The application of a free-energy cycle shows that changes in solvent structure affect the pentacoordinated cobalt(III) ion in the transition state more than the hexacoordinated cobalt(III) ion in the initial state. In addition, the stabilizing influence of changes in solvent structure is greater in propan-2-ol–water mixtures than in acetonitrile–water mixtures, and the difference becomes greater as the mole fraction, x2 of the organic co-solvent increases.     

Kinetics and mechanism of decarboxylation of cis-carbonato- and bicarbonato(3,3′,3′′-triaminotripropylamine)cobalt(III) ions

The acid-catalysed hydrolysis of [Co(trpn)(CO3)]+ and [Co(trpn)(HCO3)]2+ ions (trpn = 3,3,3-triaminotripropylamine) have been studied spectrophotometrically in aqueous 1.0m HClO4/NaClO4. For the carbonato complex, [HClO4] = 0.02–0.25m and T = 20–35°C; for the bicarbonato complex, [HClO4] = 0.025–0.30m and T = 25°C. Both complexes hydrolyse to form the same cis-diaqua species. The rate law for the hydrolysis is d(ln[CoIII])/dt = k0+k1[H3O+]. The values of the rate constants (25°C), H (kJmol–1) and S (Jmol–1K–1)are:[Co(trpn)(CO3)]+,k0 = (1.7±0.6)× 10–4s–1, H 0 = 57±21, S 0 = –126±75; k1 = (1.0 ±0.1)×10–2m–1s–1, HDagger;1 = 62±8, S1 = –75 ±21, and for [Co(trpn)(HCO3)]2+, k0 = (2.9±0.7)× 10–4s–1, and k1 = (7.8±1.0)×10–2m–1s–1. The carbonato complex exhibits a deuterium isotope effect with k1D/k1H = 1.9, consistent with a rapid pre-equilibrium protonation, followed by rate-controlling ring-opening. The rate constants k0 and k1 (25°C and = 1.0m) for the ring-opening decarboxylation of the two systems studied lie within the experimental error. The results are compared with o ther related systems and the factors which influence the ring-opening decarboxylation (steric hindrance, ring strain, electron-donor ability of the amines) are discussed. The k1 path is interpreted in terms of concerted ring-opening and bond-making in the highly unstable aquabicarbonato intermediate.     

Kinematic Viscosities of Binary Liquid Mixtures of 2-Butanone with 1,2-Propanediol

Kinematic viscosities of the binary 2-butanone (1) + 1,2-propanediol (2) solvent system have been measured for mixtures covering the whole miscibility range expressed by 0 x _i 1, at 19 temperatures in the range –10 t/°C 80. The measured values have been used to test empirical equations that express the kinematic viscosities as functions of the composition and temperature. Excess kinematic viscosities (^E) have also been calculated. Sign and magnitude of these quantities are discussed in terms of type and nature of specific intermolecular interactions. Furthermore, derived quantities such as thermodynamic parameters of viscous flow (G, H and S), are analyzed on the basis of Eyring's model. All the investigated excess mixing properties indicate the probable existence of stable two-component adducts in this binary solvent system.     

Activation thermodynamic parameters of binary mixtures of propionic acid ando-substituted anilines

Variations of densities and viscosities with temperature and composition are reported for binary liquid mixtures containing propionic acid+aniline (I),+o-toluidine (II),+o-anisidine (III), and+o-chloroaniline (IV). Entropies S _m and enthalpies H _m of activation as functions of the composition of the mixtures, as well as free energies of activation G _m at 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50°C and different compositions were calculated by means of Eyring's equation. The formation of activated complexes between the components of these binary mixtures is postulated and claimed to result from acid-base and hydrogen bonding exchange interactions.     

Kinetics of formation,dissociation and equilibrium constants of pentacyanoaquoruthenate(II) with heterocycles

The kinetics of formation and dissociation reactions of [Ru(CN)₅L]^3– with a series of heterocyclic ligands were studied in aqueous media. In this presence of an excess of heterocycle, the observed second order rate constants were calculated from the k_obs versus [ligand] plot at =0.100m NaClO₄. Activation parameters for the formation reactions (H=28±7kJmol^–1 and S=140±35JK^–1mol^–1) are comparable for all systems, indicating a common mechanism. The kinetics of exchange of coordinated heterocycles for 1,3,5-triazine yielded a rate saturation typical of a limiting dissociative mechanism. Activation parameters of the limiting first order specific rate of dissociation reactions were H=85±7kJmol^–1 and S=18±4JK^–1mol^–1. Equilibrium constants were calculated from the second order rates of formation and pseudo-first order rates of dissociation reaction.     

Kinetics of oxidation of sulphite by hexachloroplatinate(IV) in acidic solution

Summary The kinetics of the oxidation of sulphite by hexachloroplatinate(IV) has been studied over wide range of experimental conditions. The reaction is first-order in substrate and in platinum(IV). The rate decreases with the increase in acidity. The effect of salt and of changing dielectric constants on the reaction rate have been studied. Values of H and S have been calculated and are 26.3 kJ mol^–1 and –35.9 JK^–1 mol^–1, respectively. On the basis of experimental evidence, a two-electron reduction mechanism is proposed.     

Kinetics of aquation of trans-dichlorobis(N,N′-dimethylethylenediamine)cobalt(III) ion in water–methanol in water–propan-2-ol media

The complex trans-[Co(dmen)2Cl2]Cl (dmen=N,N-dimethylethylenediamine) has been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, u.v.-vis. and i.r. spectra. The kinetics of the primary aquation of trans-[Co(dmen)2Cl2] in H2O, H2O–MeOH and H2O–i-PrOH have been examined over a wide range of solvent compositions and temperatures (40–55°C). Plots of rate constants (log k) versus the reciprocal of the dielectric constant of the medium (Ds–1) and Grunwald–Winstein values of the solvent (Y) were found to be non-linear. The variation of enthalpies (H) and entropies (S) of activation with solvent composition has been determined. Plots of H or S versus the mole fraction of each solvent exhibit extrema at x2=ca. 0.16 and 0.27 for MeOH and at x2=ca. 0.03 and 0.14 for i-PrOH. Furthermore, the cycle relating the free energy of activation in H2O to that in H2O–co-solvent shows that the stabilizing influence of the changes in the solvent structure is greater on the emergent five-coordinate cation in the transition state than that on the complex ion in the initial state, with the difference becoming greater as the mole fraction of the co-solvent increases.     

Synthesis,metal-exchange kinetics and X-ray structure of the nickel(II) complex of the diazacyclam ligand 1,3,6,10,12,15-hexa-azatricyclo [13.3.1.16,10]eicosane, [NiL] (ClO4)2

The preparation of the nickel(II) complex of the diazacyclam ligand 1,3,6,10,12,15-hexaazatricyclo [13.3.1.16,10]eicosane (2) by the reaction of the nickel(II) complex of N-(2-aminoethyl)-1,3-diaminopropane with formaldehyde in MeOH solution is described. The crystal structure of [NiL](ClO4)2 has been determined. The nickel atom is four coordinate and planar with Ni-N bond lengths of 1.969(4) and 1.928(3)Å in a centrosymmetric structure. The basic diazacyclam ring system has a trans III configuration with the two additional six-membered rings fused in a chair conformation.The kinetics of the metal exchange:for the nickel complexes (1) and (2) have been studied in detail. Under the experimental conditions employed, with copper(II) in at least a tenfold excess, the reaction is independent of the copper(II) concentration. The copper(II) effectively scavenges the free ligand as the nickel(II) complex dissociates. For the nickel complex (1) k = 2 × 10–4 s–1 at 60°C and H = 126 ± 5 kJmol–1 and S298 = 61 ± 15 JK–1mol–1. For the complex (2), k = 1.8 × 10–4 s–1 at 60°C and H = 99 ± 6 kJmol–1 and S298 = –21 ± 10 JK–1 mol–1.     

Surface tension as a function of temperature for some molten metals

Results are given for Sn, In, and Ge from the melting points up to 1700 C, for Pb up to 1400 C, for Tl up to 1100 C, for Bi up to 1300 C, and for Cd up to 600 C. In every case the surface tension is a linear function of temperature. Estimates are made of the critical temperatures of Cd and Ge. It is shown that deductions on the structure of the melts can be drawn from surface-tension data.     

Measurement of specific heat and energetic characterization of materials up to high temperatures

A new DSC system has been developed which not only allows quantitative results in the temperature of –160C to 700C, but also allows the quantitative determination of a variety of material properties up to 1500C. For example, the specific heat of materials can be measured to at least 1400C, while enthalpies, etc. can be measured to 1500C.

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Zusammenfassung Ein neuartiges DSC Messystem (Netzsch DSC 404) wurde entwickelt, das sich durch hohe Reproduzierbarkeit der Basislinie, grosse Empfindlichkeit und breiten Temperaturanwendungsbereich (–160C bis 700C resp. bis 1500C) auszeichnet. Die Messanordnung ermöglicht die Verwendung von unterschiedlichen GasatmosphÄren als auch Messungen im Vakuum. Es werden Beispiele der Bestimmung von SchmelzvorgÄngen, der Glasumwandlungstemperatur, der KristallinitÄt und der spezifischen WÄrme, sowohl für Polymere als auch für anorganische Materialien dargestellt und diskutiert.

     

Kinetic studies on the solvolysis and axial ligand substitutions of bis-triphenylphosphine(cyclohexane-1,2-dione-dioximato)ruthenium(II) in non-aqueous solvents

Kinetic studies of ligand substitutions of the six-coordinated Ru^II pseudo-macrocyclic complex [Ru(CHDH)₂- (PPh₃)₂] (CHDH=cyclohexanedione-dioximato) have been spectrophotometrically investigated in a variety of solvents and at 70, 80, 85 and 90°C. The reactions studied are of the form:[(PPh₃)Ru(CHDH)₂(PPh₃)] + L =[(PPh₃)Ru(CHDH)₂L] + PPH₃ where L is imidazole, pyridine, piperidine or thiophene or a solvent molecule (PhCl, PhMe, MeCN, DMSO or DMF). The solvolysis reactions with chlorobenzene and toluene proceed to an equilibrium position favoring the bis-triphenylphosphine complex. All other reactions proceed to completion. From a mechanistic point of view the reactions were found to proceed through the formation of a five coordinate intermediate that possesses little or no discriminating ability towards the incoming nucleophiles. The rate data were thus interpreted in terms of a dissociative (D) or dissociative interchange (Id) mechanism. Activation parameters H and S are reported. Preliminary studies on the solvatochromic behavior of [Ru(CHDH)₂(PPh₃)₂] and the corresponding mixed complexes are discussed.     

Chromium(VI), chromium(V) and chromium(IV) oxidation of 12-tungstocobaltate(II)

The reaction between Cr^VI and 12-tungstocobaltate(II) was carried out in 2.0 mol dm^–3 HCl and followed a simple second order rate law. The reaction was catalysed by hydrogen ion due to the formation of active H₂CrO₄ and was inhibited by chloride ion as, in its presence, conversion of the active species into inactive chlorochromate occurs. Chromium(V) and chromium(IV) were generated in situ by the use of Cr^VI—V^IV or Cr^VI—2-ethyl-2-hydroxybutyric acid and Cr^VI—i-PrOH reactions respectively, and the oxidation of 12-tungstocobaltate(II) by these atypical oxidation states, was also studied. The rate constants for the oxidation of 12-tungstocobaltate(II) by Cr^VI, Cr^V and Cr^IV were found to be in the ratio 1:1.2:5.2 respectively. The ionic strength did not affect the reaction, while decrease in the solvent polarity increased the rate of the reaction. The activation parameters were also determined and the values H , G and S were found to be 52.4 ± 6 kJ mol^–1, 100.8 ± 7 kJ mol^–1, –151.7 ± 10 J K^–1 mol^–1 respectively, supporting the mechanism proposed.     

Kinetics of substitution of aqua ligands from cis-diaqua(ethylenediamine)platinum(II) perchlorate by DL-penicillamine in aqueous medium

The kinetics of the interaction of DL-penicillamine with [Pt(en)(H₂O)₂]²⁺ have been studied spectrophotometrically as a function of [Pt(en)(H₂O)₂]²⁺, [DL-penicillamine] and temperature at pH 4.0. The reaction proceeds via rapid outer sphere association complex formation, followed by two slow consecutive steps. The first is the conversion of the aforementioned complex into the inner sphere complex and the second is the slower chelation step whereby another aqua ligand is replaced. The association equilibrium constant (K _E) for the outer sphere complex formation has been evaluated together with rate constants for the two subsequent steps. Activation parameters have been calculated for both steps using the Eyring equation (H ₁ = 46.5 ± 5.0 kJ mol^–1, S ₁ = – 143.0 ± 15.0 J K^–1 mol^–1, H ₂ = 44.3 ± 1.3 kJ mol^–1, S ₂ = –189.0 ± 4.2 J K^–1 mol^–1). The low enthalpy of activation and large negative entropy of activation values indicate an associative mode of activation for both aqua ligand substitution processes.     

Kinetics of substitution of aqua ligands fromcis-diaqua-bis(ethylene-diamine) cobalt(III) ion by quinolinic acid in water-ethanol mixtures

Summary The kinetics of aqua ligand substitution fromcis-[Coen₂(H₂O)₂]³⁺ by quinolinic acid have been studied spectrophotometrically in the 40 to 55°C range. At pH 4.05 the quinolinic acid H₂Quin behaves as uninegative and bidentate (O, O) donor. The replacement of water was found to involve two consecutive step processes. The first is the replacement of one water fromcis-[Coen₂(H₂O)₂]³⁺ by unidentate HQuin^–, involving prior establishment of an ion-pairing associative equilibrium, followed by dissociative interchange. The second step is the slower chelation step, where another water molecule is replaced. The rate constants for both the steps and the ion-pair equilibrium constant for the first step have been evaluated. The activation parameters for the two steps are: H ₁ =117.2 kJ mol^–1, H ₂ =100.5 kJ mol^–1 and S ₁ =69.4 JK^–1 mol^–1, S ₂ =12.1 JK^–1 mol^–1. A probable mechanism for the substitution process is suggested.     

Extended Hückel MO calculations of the conformation of several amino acids

The conformation of the amino acid residues, glycine, alanine, proline, and phenylalanine have been predicted from molecular orbital calculations of appropriate model compounds. Using the current main chain rotation convention (, ) the principle conformations were found to be glycine (0, 0), alanine (240, 240), proline (120, 330) and phenylalanine (30, 330). Several secondary conformations were also found for glycine. A comparison of the predicted conformations is in good agreement with experimental data on comparable residues or model compounds.Supported by National Institutes of Health Grants No. FR 5409-07 and GM 16312-01.Recipient of a Public Health Service Research Career Development Award AM 1159-01.     

Chelate ring closure kinetics in the reaction of a platinum(II) complex with diphosphines

The reactions of PPh2(CH2)nPPh2 (n=1–4, P-P) and PPh3 with cis- [PtPh2(CO)(SEt2)] have been studied in chloroform-d by 1H- and 31P{1H}-n.m.r. When n=2 or3 the first product observed is [PtPh2(P-P)], where the diphosphine is acting as a chelate, and ring closure is fast compared to the rate of entry of the phosphine into the complex. When n=1 or 4 the first observed product is [PtPh2(CO)(P-P)], with P-P acting as monodentate, and the second observable stage of reaction is ring closure. The rate constants and activation parameters kc at 298K (s–1), H (kJmol–1), S (JK–1mol–1) for the dppm and dppb complexes are 0.0198, 88±1, +17±3; and 0.00273, 38±2, –169±6, respectively. The formation of the large seven-membered ring is a strainless process, comparable to the intermolecular process. The increase in the enthalpy of activation as ring size decreases is due to ring strain and inter-atomic repulsions associated to the conformation of the four-membered chelate ring.