The Fe(II) spin state in the condensed phase of [Fe(II)Cl2(tpm)] (tpm = [tris(pyrazol-1-yl)methane]; 1) catalyst has been determined through a combined experimental and theoretical investigation of X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS) at the FeL2,3-edges and NK-edge. Results indicated that in this phase a mixed singlet/triplet state is plausible. These results have been compared with the already know Fe singlet spin state of the same complex in water solution. A detailed analysis of the electronic structure and bonding mechanism of the catalyst showed that the preference for the low-spin diamagnetic ground state, strongly depends upon the ligands, the bulk solvent and the interaction of the complex's vacant site (the sixth) with a further ligand. Moreover, comparison of the electronic properties of the complex in condensed phase and water solution showed an increased Lewis acidity of the catalyst in solution phase, due to a decreasing of the LUMO energy of about 8 kcal/mol. These results gave an overall picture of the electronic behavior of the complex investigated, on going from condensed to water solution phase, explaining the preferred use of 1 as catalyst in homogeneous catalysis. The N[sbnd]Fe(II) interaction has been thoroughly investigated by means of DFT Kohn-Sham and EDA bond analysis applied to i) the isolated [Fe(II)Cl2(tpm)] and ii) the [Fe(II)Cl2(tpm)] interacting with water as a solvent within the Conductor-like Screening Mode (COSMO) framework. Results showed that both tpm→Fe(II) σ and tpm⟵Fe(II) π Charge Transfer (CT) interactions characterize the Fe(II)–tpm interaction. Moreover, the three tpm N atoms do not equally interact with the Fe(II) and one of them shares a suitable available iron-based d virtual orbital, to bind a further ligand in trans position.

Carlotto S., Casella G., Floreano L., Verdini A., Ribeiro A.P.C., Martins L.M.D.R.S., et al. (2019). Spin state, electronic structure and bonding on C-scorpionate [Fe(II)Cl2(tpm)] catalyst: An experimental and computational study. CATALYSIS TODAY [10.1016/j.cattod.2019.08.010].

Spin state, electronic structure and bonding on C-scorpionate [Fe(II)Cl2(tpm)] catalyst: An experimental and computational study

Casella, Girolamo;
2019-01-01

Abstract

The Fe(II) spin state in the condensed phase of [Fe(II)Cl2(tpm)] (tpm = [tris(pyrazol-1-yl)methane]; 1) catalyst has been determined through a combined experimental and theoretical investigation of X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS) at the FeL2,3-edges and NK-edge. Results indicated that in this phase a mixed singlet/triplet state is plausible. These results have been compared with the already know Fe singlet spin state of the same complex in water solution. A detailed analysis of the electronic structure and bonding mechanism of the catalyst showed that the preference for the low-spin diamagnetic ground state, strongly depends upon the ligands, the bulk solvent and the interaction of the complex's vacant site (the sixth) with a further ligand. Moreover, comparison of the electronic properties of the complex in condensed phase and water solution showed an increased Lewis acidity of the catalyst in solution phase, due to a decreasing of the LUMO energy of about 8 kcal/mol. These results gave an overall picture of the electronic behavior of the complex investigated, on going from condensed to water solution phase, explaining the preferred use of 1 as catalyst in homogeneous catalysis. The N[sbnd]Fe(II) interaction has been thoroughly investigated by means of DFT Kohn-Sham and EDA bond analysis applied to i) the isolated [Fe(II)Cl2(tpm)] and ii) the [Fe(II)Cl2(tpm)] interacting with water as a solvent within the Conductor-like Screening Mode (COSMO) framework. Results showed that both tpm→Fe(II) σ and tpm⟵Fe(II) π Charge Transfer (CT) interactions characterize the Fe(II)–tpm interaction. Moreover, the three tpm N atoms do not equally interact with the Fe(II) and one of them shares a suitable available iron-based d virtual orbital, to bind a further ligand in trans position.
2019
Carlotto S., Casella G., Floreano L., Verdini A., Ribeiro A.P.C., Martins L.M.D.R.S., et al. (2019). Spin state, electronic structure and bonding on C-scorpionate [Fe(II)Cl2(tpm)] catalyst: An experimental and computational study. CATALYSIS TODAY [10.1016/j.cattod.2019.08.010].
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