'Quenching of Excited States of Metal Complexes

Cr(bpy)₃³⁺

excited state quenched by OH^–

Maestri, M.; Bolletta, F.; Moggi, L.; Balzani, V.; Henry, M.S.; Hoffman, M.Z.
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 100: 2694-701 (1978)

Cr(bpy)₃³⁺ quenched by OH^–
Solvent : H₂O, 5ºC

k_q <=2 x 10⁴(L mol^–1 s^–1)

Experimental methods: laser flash, absorption, single shot signal