Abstract
Three series of ruthenium complexes with the general formula Ru(bpy) n(β-diketonato)3-n (bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine, n = 0, 1, 2) were prepared and investigated using cyclic voltammetry and UV-vis spectroscopy. Variation of both the number and electronic demand of the β-diketonato ligands resulted in well-defined modulation of the potential at which oxidation of the metal centre occurred. The observed potentials were shown to be in good agreement with calculated ligand electrochemical parameters. A novel ruthenium(ii) complex with electrochemical behaviour similar to that of ferrocene was identified. This journal is
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 12734-12742 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Dalton Transactions |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 33 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Sep 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |