Table 2.
Gibbs energies for the complex formation reactions with hydrated Hg2+ and Mg2+ cations in the gas phase (ΔG1) and in water environment (ΔG78), in kcal mol−1.
| Reaction | ΔG1 | ΔG78 |
|---|---|---|
| 2TAT + [Hg(H2O)6]2+ → TAT@ [Hg(H2O)4]2+@TAT + 2H2O | −44.1 | −13.6 |
| 2TAT + [Mg(H2O)6]2+ → TAT@ [Mg(H2O)4]2+@TAT + 2H2O | −22.9 | 11.9 |