Summary of rate constants (k and k2) and equilibrium constants (K) in the air oxidation of TOA+[Au25(SR)18]− in THF in the presence of TFAa.
| SR | k, M−1 s−1 | k 2, s−1 | K, mM−1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC2Ph | 5.65 ± 0.06 | 9.9 ± 0.3 | 0.20 ± 0.01 |
| SC1Ph | 2.93 ± 0.08 | 4.2 ± 0.1 | 0.26 ± 0.03 |
| SPhOMe | 3.19 ± 0.01 | 3.67 ± 0.03 | 0.34 ± 0.01 |
| SPh | 1.51 ± 0.02 | 1.35 ± 0.01 | 0.55 ± 0.01 |
At 298 K. [Au25(SR)18]− = 0.010 mM.