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Fundamental and second harmonic alternating current cyclic voltamemmeric theory and experimental results for systems in which a first-order chemical reaction follows the charge-transfer step; the EC mechanism

  • A. M. Band
  • , R. J. O'Halloran
  • , I. Ružić
  • , D. E. Smith

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Abstract

A theory-experiment comparison is made for ac cyclic voltammetry with the first-order EC mechanism. Theoretical rate laws are presented and their predictions examined. Experiments used the model electroactive species, cis-Cr(CO)2(dpm)2, [dpmbis(diphenylphosphino)mathane]. One-electron oxidation of this molecule at platinum is followed by isomerization of the cis cation to the trans cation. The rate constant for the cis-trans isomerization was measured using the fundamental harmonic reverse/forward peak height ratio, assuming a Nernstian heterogeneous charge-transfer step. Temperatures employed were 261 K (- 12°C), 273 K (0°C), and 293 K(20°C). The isomerization rate constants obtained and the assumption of Nernstian behavior produced good to excellent theory -experiment agreement for the dc, fundamental harmonic ac, and second harmonic ac cyclic voltammograms.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)39-57
Number of pages19
JournalJournal of Electroanalytical Chemistry and Interfacial Electrochemistry
Volume132
Issue numberC
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Jan 1982
Externally publishedYes

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