Abstract
The specific rates of reaction of H atoms, Zn+, Cd+, and Ni+ with Ru(NH3)63+ were determined. The mechanism of reduction of hexaammine complexes by hydrogen atoms is discussed. It is suggested that hydrogen atoms might penetrate the ligand sphere and form a seven coordinated transition state. The redox potentials of the Zn+/Zn2+ and Cd+/Cd2+ couples are estimated as being equal to 2.0 ± 0.4 and 1.8 ± 0.4 V, respectively.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 4067-4070 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Physical Chemistry |
| Volume | 74 |
| Issue number | 23 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1970 |
| Externally published | Yes |