The chameleon-like nature of elusive cobalt–oxygen intermediates in C–H bond activation reactions
Anran Zhou, Xuanyu Cao, Huanhuan Chen, Dongru Sun, Yufen Zhao, Wonwoo Nam, Yong Wang
Abstract
a novel PCET(PT) mechanism (proton-coupled electron transfer with a PT(proton-transfer)-like transition state). These theoretical findings will enrich the knowledge of biomimetic metal-oxygen chemistry.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryCobaltBond-dissociation energyDissociation (chemistry)Reaction mechanismElectron transferValence (chemistry)PhotochemistryReaction intermediateOxygenStereochemistryCatalysisInorganic chemistryPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryMetal-Catalyzed Oxygenation MechanismsMetal complexes synthesis and propertiesPorphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry