2nd and 3rd row transition metal complexes are prime candidates for multi-electron redox reactions because of their ability to undergo cooperative two-electron changes in oxidation state, which can be coupled to bond-making and bond-breaking steps. Modulation of the one-electron redox potentials could be thought of as one approach to improving the design of these catalysts. However, because these outer-sphere electron transfer reactions have a tendency of being irreversible, little is known about the potentials. This irreversibility comes from the large change in coordination geometry that accompanies these reactions. To address this problem, our group has designed complexes with ligand architectures that are capable of stabilizing both geometries. In order to gain insight to these reactions, we have synthesized a complex using a 1,3-cycloaddition reaction, otherwise known as click chemistry. The synthesis of this complex and characterization using 1H NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, X-ray crystallography, and cyclic voltammetry will be discussed.

Synthesis of a multi-electron transfer reagent using click chemistry

251st National Meeting (2016)

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