Contrasting cis and trans effects on the reactivity of nonheme oxoiron(IV) complexes

Yuming Zhou, Xiaopeng Shan, Rubén Mas-Ballesté, Michael R. Bukowski, Audria Stubna, Mrinmoy Chakrabarti, Luke Slominski, Jason A. Halfen, Eckard Münck, Que Lawrence

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Abstract

(Chemical Equation Presented) Position determines properties: The oxidative properties of [FeIV(O)(L)(X)] species (L = tetradentate N4 ligand, X = monodentate ligand) depend on the position of the X ligand. The Fe=O unit is a poorer oxidant with an electron-donating cis ligand but becomes a much better oxidant when this ligand is trans to the oxo group. This difference in reactivity reflects perturbations to the electronic structure of the highly covalent Fe=O moiety.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1896-1899
Number of pages4
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume47
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 22 2008

Keywords

  • Bioinorganic chemistry
  • High-valent compounds
  • Iron-oxo complexes
  • Ligand effects
  • Oxidation

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