Publication Date
6-1-2003
Degree Type
Master of Science
Abstract
Currently, the hydrogen/deuterium exchange kinetics in cobalt(III) complexes are being investigated. In the presence of deuterated solvents, (e.g. D2 0 and CH3CH20D) the amine hydrogens in the complexes are exchanged for deuteriums. For the hexaamminecobalt(III) ion, 19 isotopmers (H18D0 to HOD 18) are possible. For the tris(ethylenediammine)cobalt(III) ion, 13 isotopmers (HI 2D0 to HOD 12) are possible. Each hydrogen/deuteruim exchange causes a shift in the observed 59Co resonance of approximately 6 ppm. The rate constant of the hydrogen-deuterium exchange for the first H-D exchange has been determined as a function of solvent. When the chosen solvent is D20, the rate constant is 1.09 x 10° sec"1 for the hexaamminecobalt(III) ion. In methanol-d, the rate constant is 1.82 x 10"4 sec"'. Electronic effects of ligands have also been investigated. Experimental conditions (e.g., observation frequencies and solution parameters) and the representative NMR spectra are presented.
Disciplines
Chemistry
Recommended Citation
McCombs, Michelle, "A 59-Cobalt NMR Investigation of the Hydrogen/Deuterium Exchange Kinetics in Cobalt(III) Complexes" (2003). Masters Theses & Specialist Projects. Paper 554.
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/554