A solution and solid state study of niobium complexes University of ...

A solution and solid state study of niobium complexes University of ... A solution and solid state study of niobium complexes University of ...

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Chapter 5 The values of k1, k-1 and K1 (first reaction) obtained from fits of the data to Equation 5.9 are given in Table 5.2. Similarly, the values for the rate constants k2 and k-2, together with the values obtained for the stability constant for the first step, K1, from fits of the data to Equation 5.12 are also given in Table 5.2. Table 5.2: Rate constants for both the fast and slow reactions. Rate Constants 15 °C 25 °C Fast Reaction 35 °C 45 °C k1 (M -1 s -1 ) a 96 (2) 237 (4) 574 (6) 1440 (15) k-1 (s -1 ) a 0.051 (6) 0.12 (1) 0.29 (4) 0.66 (6) K1 (M -1 ) b 1882 (216) 1975 (201) Slow Reaction 1979 (273) 2181 (235) k2 (s -1 ) c 1.51 (8) x 10 -5 3.7 (3) x 10 -5 8.0 (9) x 10 -5 15.1 (9) x 10 -5 k-2 (s -1 ) c 0.91 (8) x 10 -5 1.8 (4) x 10 -5 3.9 (8) x 10 -5 10.1 (8) x 10 -5 K1 (M -1 ) c 1356 (231) 1403 (379) 1213 (604) 1695 (303) K2 d 1.6 (2) 2.0 (5) 2.1 (6) 1.5 (2) a b c d Fig. 5.7, Eq. 5.9; Fig. 5.7, Eq. 5.10; Fig. 5.8, Eq. 5.12; Fig. 5.8, Eq. 5.11 It is clear from Table 5.2 and Figures 5.9 and 5.10 that the fits of the rate data are representative of the rate law, indicating specifically that the equilibrium constant for the fast, first reaction (although with large esd’s) agrees quite well with the second observed reaction which describes the total process. Figure 5.9 and Figure 5.10 shows the Eyring plots of the data in Table 5.2, to yield the activation parameters for the two steps. The Eyring equation is given as: k ΔH k ΔS ln = ≠ ln B ≠ T RT h R (5.13) With ∆H ‡ = enthalpy of activation, ∆S ‡ = entropy of activation, kB = Boltzmann constant, R = gas constant and h = Planck’s constant. 91

Chapter 5 Figure 5.9: Eyring plot, according to Eq. 5.13, of the k1 rate constant for the formation of [NbCl(acac)(OMe)3] in a temperature range of 15 – 45 ° C (data in Table 5.2 used). Figure 5.10: Eyring plot, according to Eq. 5.13, of the k2 rate constant for the formation of [NbCl(acac)(OMe)3] in a temperature range of 15 – 45 °C (data in Table 5.2 used). Table 5.3: Determined activation parameters for both the fast and slow reactions. Reaction ∆H ‡ (kJ.mol -1 ) ∆S ‡ (J.K -1 .mol -1 ) Fast (k1) 66 (2) 22 (5) Slow (k2) 56 (2) -142 (7) 92

Chapter 5<br />

Figure 5.9: Eyring plot, according to Eq. 5.13, <strong>of</strong> the k1 rate constant for the formation <strong>of</strong><br />

[NbCl(acac)(OMe)3] in a temperature range <strong>of</strong> 15 – 45 ° C (data in Table 5.2 used).<br />

Figure 5.10: Eyring plot, according to Eq. 5.13, <strong>of</strong> the k2 rate constant for the formation <strong>of</strong><br />

[NbCl(acac)(OMe)3] in a temperature range <strong>of</strong> 15 – 45 °C (data in Table 5.2 used).<br />

Table 5.3: Determined activation parameters for both the fast <strong>and</strong> slow reactions.<br />

Reaction ∆H ‡ (kJ.mol -1 ) ∆S ‡ (J.K -1 .mol -1 )<br />

Fast (k1) 66 (2) 22 (5)<br />

Slow (k2) 56 (2) -142 (7)<br />

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