Photoelectrochemistry with quinone radical anions: Kinetics of homogeneous redox catalysis

Peter K J Robertson, Brian R. Eggins*

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Abstract

Cyclic voltammograms of quinones were recorded in acetonitrile in the presence of various substrates: carbonyl compounds, halobenzenes, Methyl Viologen and Neutral Red. When illuminated with light of λ >410 nm, catalytic waves were observed. From the ratio of the catalysed to uncatalysed peak current, electron transfer rate constants were calculated using the working curves of Saveant and coworkers. The values of these rate constants were compared with the values obtained by Shukla and Rusling for different systems using a similar method and with quenching rate constants calculated using Rehm-Weller-Marcus theory.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)827-832
Number of pages6
JournalThe Analyst
Volume119
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1994

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Analytical Chemistry

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