ISSN : 0970 - 020X, ONLINE ISSN : 2231-5039
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Abstract

The Lewis Base Behaviour of Copper (Ii) Nitroxyl free Radical Complex (Cul2)- Reaction With Acetic Acid

E. M. R. Kiremire1, G.Kumar1, K. Chibale2, J. C. A. Boeyens2 and J.Vanwyk3


Abstract:

The reaction of Copper(ll) nitroxyl ligand complex, CuL2 (L=4-phenacetylidene-2,2,5,5,-tetramethyl-imidazolidin-1-oxyl) with acetic acid has been studied. A plausible mechanism for the reaction indicated the proton attack on the lone pair of the nitrogen atom of the nitroxyl chelating ligand resulting in the regeneration of the parent ligand and acetate ion. Hence copper (II) nitroxyl complex act as a Lewis base.

Keywords:

nitroxyl; phenacetylidene; tetramethyl imidazolidin

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