Table 3.
Solution phase cyclic voltammetry data obtained in CH2Cl2.
| Compound | BF2 Reductions a) , b) | FL/Bn Reduction a) , b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| E red1 [V] | E red2 [V] | E red3 [V] | |
| Ph‐BF2‐Ph | ‒0.75 | ‒1.63 | ‒ |
| Ph‐FL‐Ph | ‒ | ‒ | ‒2.35 c) |
| Ph‐Bn‐Ph | ‒ | ‒ | ‒2.34 c) |
| BF2‐BF2‐BF2 | ‒0.74, ‒0.85 | ‒1.66, ‒1.85 | ‒ |
| P‐FL | ‒ | ‒ | ‒ |
| P‐Bn | ‒ | ‒ | ‒2.05 |
| P‐BF2‐FL | ‒0.75 | ‒1.62 | ‒2.35 c) |
| P‐BF2‐Bn | ‒0.75 | ‒1.62 | ‒2.32 c) |
| P‐FL‐Bn | ‒ | ‒ | ‒ |
All potentials are reported relative to the Fc/Fc+ redox couple;
Hyphens indicate that no redox activity was observed; and
Irreversible process, potential at maximum cathodic current reported.