TABLE 1.
Electrochemical data for complexes 1–4 in acetonitrile.
| Complex | E pc red/V | TOF/s−1 | E cat/V | Overpotential/V | Applied potential during bulk electrolysis (Time of electrolysis/min) | TON | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | −1.83, −2.19 | 64 | 805 | −1.87 | 0.96 | ‒2.0 (30) | 0.19 |
| 2 | −1.93, −2.07 | 48 | 445 | −1.88 | 0.99 | ‒2.2 (30) | 0.44 |
| 3 | −1.99, −2.30 | 42 | 340 | −1.88 | 0.99 | ‒2.2 (30) | 0.58 |
| 4 | −2.06, −2.36 | 68 | 890 | −1.95 | 1.06 | ‒2.2 (30) | 0.71 |