Kinetics of the intermolecular exchange reaction Cp3UIII–Cp3UIVCl
Author(s) -
M. Burton,
G. Folcher,
H. Marquet-Ellis,
Paul Rigny,
C. Giannotti
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
canadian journal of chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.323
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1480-3291
pISSN - 0008-4042
DOI - 10.1139/v82-356
Subject(s) - chemistry , intermolecular force , kinetics , cyclopentadienyl complex , actinide , chlorine , chemical kinetics , lability , reaction mechanism , chlorine atom , electron transfer , kinetic energy , inorganic chemistry , medicinal chemistry , catalysis , molecule , organic chemistry , physics , quantum mechanics
The intermolecular exchange of cyclopentadienyl groups in the system UCp 3 –UCp 3 Cl in THF solution between 170–300 K was investigated by 1 H nmr. The kinetic results show a bimolecular mechanism and suggest an electron transfer via the chlorine atom. This first example of a symmetrical exchange in the U III –U IV system illustrates the lability of actinide organometallic compounds.
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