Coordination-induced weakening of ammonia, water, and hydrazine X-H bonds in a molybdenum complex
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2016
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Ammonia and water both have well-explored acid-base chemistry at room temperature, revolving around proton exchange. In contrast, radical chemistry involving H-atom exchange is comparatively rare in these molecules in the absence of a high-energy stimulus. Bezdek et al. now show that coordination of ammonia or water to a molybdenum complex substantially weakens the N–H or O–H bonds, so much so that heating to 60°C liberates hydrogen (see the Perspective by Hoover). Theoretical and electrochemical analyses reveal the underpinnings of the bond-weakening phenomenon.
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354 (6313)
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730 - 733
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09759 - Bezdek, Máté József / Bezdek, Máté József