Abstract
The synthesis, characterization, and electrochemistry of several (OEP)Si(R)2, (OEP)Si(R)X, and (OEP)SiX2 complexes are reported, where OEP is the dianion of octaethylporphyrin, R is C6H5 or CH3, and X = C1O4- or OH- (OEP)Si(C6H5)2 can be converted to (OEP)Si(C6H5)OH in CHCl3 by irradiation with visible light in the absence of oxygen. Each Si(IV) complex undergoesa reversible electroreduction at theporphyrin ring system. In contrast,the initial electrooxidations of these complexes are irreversible and theoverall processes involve one or more coupled chemical reactions following electron transfer. (OEP)Si-(C6H5)2 can be converted to (OEP)Si(C6H5)OH after oxidation by one electron while further oxidation generates (OEP)Si-(C6H5)ClO4. The latter compound can also be formed by reaction of (OEP)Si(C6H5)2 with 2 equiv of HClO4 in Ph CN.(OEP)Si(CH3)2 undergoes electrochemistry different from that of (OEP)Si(C6H5)2 and gives (OEP)Si(CH3)ClO4 and (OEP)-Si(ClO4)2 as successive electrooxidation products. An overall oxidation/reduction scheme for (OEP)Si(R)2 is presented and compared to mechanisms for oxidation/reduction of (OEP)Si(R)X and (OEP)SiX2.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1191-1198 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Inorganic Chemistry |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1 1988 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry