Characterization of novel vanadium(III)/acetate clusters formed in aqueous solution

Fiona H. Fry, Brenda A. Dougan, Nichola McCann, Christopher J. Ziegler, Nicola E. Brasch*

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    Abstract

    We report the first structures of simple acetate complexes of vanadium(III) formed in aqueous solution. Paramagnetic 1H NMR spectroscopy titration experiments indicate the formation of two major V(III)/acetate complexes in acidic aqueous solution for acetate/V(III) ≤4, pD 3.50. A novel tetranuclear cluster and a trinuclear cluster have been characterized by X-ray diffraction studies. Mass spectrometry measurements show these clusters retain their integrity in solution.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)5197-5199
    Number of pages3
    JournalInorganic Chemistry
    Volume44
    Issue number15
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 25 Jul 2005

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