Investigating Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer with Radical

Investigating Proton‐Coupled Electron Transfer with Radical  Cations Appended with Bases Ian J. Rhile, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Albright College, Reading, PA CH3 N

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Base‐appended radical cations have the potential to transform hydrocarbons into synthetically useful compounds after abstracting hydrogen atoms. Five base‐appended radical cations are stable in solution for hours to days. Each compound reacts with 1,4‐cyclohexadiene and 9,10‐dihydroanthracene to form benzene and anthracene, respectively. Calculations indicate a concerted mechanism.

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