Abstract
The rate of reduction of two representative alkyl halides, 1-bromododecane and 1-chlorododecane by {Sm[N(SiMe3)2]2(THF)2} was examined in five different solvents. Reductions were several orders of magnitude faster in nonpolar, non-coordinating solvents than in polar coordinating solvents. Good correlations between the rate of reduction and coordination index of each solvent was obtained whereas excellent correlations were obtained between rates and dielectric (as a measure of solvent polarity). The basis of this effect is proposed to be a consequence of solvent coordination to the inner sphere of Sm(II) leading to a deceleration of ET in coordinating solvents and possible transition state stabilization by nonpolar solvents.
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