Unusual redox properties of a sterically hindered water-soluble chromium porphyrin. Electrochemical and spectral speciation
Abstract
meso-Tetrakis(3-sulfonatomesityl)porphyrinato]chro-mium(
III) [Cr
III
(tsmp)] in aqueous solution can undergo
electrochemical reduction to form a stable radical anion and oxidation to
generate very stable radical cations Cr
III
(tsmp.
+
)
and O![[double bond, length as m-dash]](https://www.rsc.org/images/entities/char_e001.gif)
Cr
IV
(tsmp.
+
), which reacts with alkenes
to produce enones at room temperature.
Cr
IV
(tsmp.
+
), which reacts with alkenes
to produce enones at room temperature.
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