Hydrated electron 4,4'-Dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridinecobalt(II) ions

Krishnan, C.V.; Creutz, C.; Mahajan, D.; Schwarz, H.A.; Sutin, N.
Isr. J. Chem. 22, 98-106 (1982)

Reaction: e_aq^- + Co(4,4'-Me₂bpy)_n²⁺ ® Co(4,4'-Me₂bpy)_n⁺
Solvent: H₂O

pH range 5 to 7
k > 3 × 10¹⁰(L mol^-1 s^-1)

Experimental method: Pulse radiolysis
Analytical method: vis-UV absorption
Data type: Limiting value

Product buildup kinetics in soln. contg. (0.3-10) × 10^-4 mol L^-1 of both CoSO₄ and 4,4'-(CH₃)₂bpy and 0.1 mol L^-1 2-PrOH; n>1.