This study presents a mechanism of ammonia oxidation catalyzed by [Ru(NH)][PF] (Ru=Ru(tpy)(dmabpy)) complexes. All intermediates, including the elusive [Ru(NH)] and [Ru(NH)], were detected, with several intermediates characterized spectroscopically. The catalytic cycle follows multiple reaction pathways branching at the key intermediates [Ru(NH)] and [Ru(NH)].
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe discovery of new transformations drives the development of synthetic organic chemistry. While the main goal of synthetic chemists is to obtain the maximum yield of a desired product with minimal side product formation, meticulous characterization of the latter offers an opportunity for discovering new reaction pathways, alternative mechanisms, and new products. Herein, we present a case study on the discovery and development of a new chemical transformation using online mass spectrometry.
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The premise of most studies on the homogeneous electrocatalytic CO reduction reaction (CORR) is a good understanding of the reaction mechanisms. Yet, analyzing the reaction intermediates formed at the working electrode is challenging and not always attainable. Here, we present a new, general approach to studying the reaction intermediates applied for CORR catalyzed by a series of cobalt complexes.
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