Decay of an Ir(II) complex in aqueous solutions studied by pulse radiolysis. Effect of poly(styrenesulfonate) on the mechanism

Anny Slama-Schwok, Joseph Rabani*

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Abstract

Pulse radiolysis of aqueous solutions containing [Ir(bpy)2(C3,H(bpy)]3+1,2 or its basic form (Ir(III)3+ and Ir(III)2+, respectively) in the presence of 2-propanol produces the reduced Ir(II)2+ species (the reduction is at the bpy site). The decay of Ir(II)2+ is strongly enhanced by the presence of small concentrations of poly(styrenesulfonate) (PSS). Both intrapolymer and interpolymer bimolecular reactions of Ir(II)2+ are observed, followed by the formation of a hydride. Exchange of Ir(II)2+ between different polymer molecules is enhanced by Ir(II)2+ in the bulk. The effects of [PSS], pulse intensity, and [Ir(III)2+] on the decay kinetics are reported and discussed. The overall effect of PSS on Ir(II)2+ is the catalyzed formation of hydrogen.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2989-2993
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Physical Chemistry
Volume91
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 1987

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