Comment on “Theoretical studies on the ground states in [M(terpyridine)2]2+ and [M(4-(4-(t-butyl)phenyl)terpyridine)2]2+ (M = Fe, Ru, Os) and excited states in [Ru(terpyridine)2]2+ using density functional theory”

Sipke H. Wadman,E.P.L. van der Geer,Remco W. A. Havenith,R.J.M. Klein Gebbink,G.P.M. van Klink,G. van Koten

Comment on “Theoretical studies on the ground states in [M(terpyridine)2]2+ and [M(4-(4-(t-butyl)phenyl)terpyridine)2]2+ (M = Fe, Ru, Os) and excited states in [Ru(terpyridine)2]2+ using density functional theory”

2008

Sipke H. Wadman
E.P.L. van der Geer
Remco W. A. Havenith
R.J.M. Klein Gebbink
G.P.M. van Klink
G. van Koten

The nature of the first excited state of [Fe(terpyridine)2]2+ has been reinvestigated. In contrast to previous findings, it is metal-to-ligand charge transfer in nature, thus fitting in the series of the Ru and Os complexes.

Keywords:

Inorganic chemistry
Ground state
Photochemistry
Terpyridine
Chemistry
Excited state
Density functional theory

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