Abstract
Using tridentate, neutral PyBox ligands, several new osmium and ruthenium complexes [M(PyBox)Cl2(C2H4), where M = Ru, Os] have been prepared, all thermally stable. Some of these PyBox compounds are active for C-H activation of benzene. The Os(PyBox)Cl2(C 2H4) complex was characterized by X-ray diffraction. DFT calculations (B3LYP and M06 including Poisson-Boltzmann solvation) corroborate that the Os/PyBox complex in acetic acid (ΔG‡ = 32.0 kcal/mol) is more reactive for benzene C-H activation than Ru/PyBox in basic conditions (ΔG‡ = 34.8 kcal/mol at pH = 13). The stability of hydroxide- and chloride-bridged dinuclear resting states determines calculated barriers.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 17-23 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical |
| Volume | 339 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- C-H activation
- Osmium
- PyBox
- Ruthenium
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