The Chemical Reactivity of Molecules Containing Non-Bonded Electron Pairs on Adjacent Atoms.
Abstract
Discussed is research in five areas - (1) adducts of hydroperoxides and carbonyl compounds, (2) reactions of cyclic alpha nucleophiles, (3) oxidation of metal complexes by disubstituted inorganic peroxides, (4) oxidation of ethers and solvents by peroxodisulfate, and (5) aqueous chemistry of hydroxylamine. Particularly noteworthy were the large differences observed in oxidation rates of various complexes of osmium (II) and iron (II) by peroxodisulfate ion as opposed to peroxodiphosphate. The generality of this phenomenon had not been previously established. Because of the isoelectronic structure of the two peroxides, the difference observed in kinetic behavior was most significant. Explanation was offered in terms of the detailed mechanism of the two reactions. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 31, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0714629
Entities
People
- John O. Edwards
Organizations
- Brown University