ISSN:
1572-901X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Summary The kinetics of RuIII catalysed oxidation of erythritol (1,2,3,4-tetrahydroxybutane) and dulcitol (1,2,3,4,5,6-hexahydroxyhexane) byN-bromoacetamide (NBA) in HClO4 in the presence of Hg(OAc)2 as a scavenger for Br− have been investigated. The reactions are zeroth order with respect to both alcohols, and first order at low concentration of NBA tending to zero order at high NBA concentrations. The oxidation rate is directly proportional to [RuIII] and a positive effect on the rate is observed for [H+] and [Cl−] whereas a negative effect is observed for acetamide and ionic strength. D2O and Hg(OAc)2 do not influence the oxidation rate; (H2OBr)+ is postulated as the oxidising species. A suitable mechanism consistent with the observed kinetic data is proposed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01024198
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