Table 3. Yields of the Mo(IV) Nitrido Complex after Electrochemical Reduction of 1H with 1 Equiv DBU in THF under N2.
| no. | Eappl vs Fc+|0 | number of e– | quantified by | yield (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | –2.69 V | 4 | 31P NMR | 7 |
| 2 | –2.82 V | 2 | 31P NMR | 0 |
| 3 | –2.82 V | 3 | 31P NMR | 12 |
| 4 | –2.93 V | 3 | NH3 release | 14 |
| 5 | –2.82 V | 4 | 31P NMR | 4 |
| 6 | –3.08 V | 5 | 31P NMR | 18 |
| 7 | –3.15 V | 3 | 31P NMR | 31a |
Boron-doped diamond electrode instead of GC.