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Oxidation-State-Dependent Vibrational Dynamics Probed with 2D-IR.

Peter A Eckert1, Kevin J Kubarych1

  • 1Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan , 930 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States.

The Journal of Physical Chemistry. A
|March 31, 2017
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Investigating organometallic complexes using 2D-IR spectroscopy reveals that oxidation states significantly alter intramolecular vibrational dynamics but not intermolecular solvation. This finding impacts understanding of electron transfer in chemical reactions.

Area of Science:

  • Organometallic Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Spectroscopy

Background:

  • Organometallic complexes with redox-active components are crucial in catalysis.
  • Understanding how electronic structure influences molecular dynamics is key to designing new catalysts.
  • 2D-IR spectroscopy offers insights into ultrafast vibrational and solvation dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of oxidation states on intramolecular vibrational dynamics and intermolecular solvation.
  • To study the [1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]tetracarbonyl chromium (DPPFCr) complex in its Cr(0) and Cr(I) oxidation states.
  • To elucidate the relationship between electronic structure, vibrational relaxation, and solvation dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized 2D-IR spectroscopy to probe vibrational dynamics.

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  • Studied the DPPFCr complex in dichloromethane (DCM) solution.
  • Chemically oxidized DPPFCr from Cr(0) to the stable DPPFCr(I) radical cation.

    • Main Results:

    • Intramolecular vibrational relaxation and redistribution dynamics differed significantly between oxidation states.
    • The oxidized DPPFCr(I) radical cation exhibited faster vibrational relaxation.
    • Intermolecular spectral diffusion dynamics showed minimal dependence on the oxidation state.

    Conclusions:

    • Oxidation state plays a critical role in intramolecular vibrational dynamics of organometallic complexes.
    • Solvation dynamics appear less sensitive to oxidation state changes in this system, potentially due to solvent properties.
    • The choice of a low nucleophilicity solvent (DCM) may mask subtle solvation changes.