Abstract
Ion pairs of 1,10-phenanthrolin-5,6-dione radical anion [M · Me⊕n] ·⊕(n−1) with Me⊕n = Mg⊕⊕, Ca⊕⊕, Sr⊕⊕, Zn⊕⊕, Cd⊕⊕, Pb⊕⊕ and La⊕⊕⊕ are advantageously prepared in aprotic DMF solution containing appropriate metal salts Me⊕nX by using the ‘mild’ single-electron reducing agent tetra(n-butyl)ammonium-boranate R4NBH4 . For comparison, the ‘naked’ radical anion with the largely interaction-free [K(2.2.2)-cryptand] counter cation is chosen, which is formed on reduction with potassium in THF solution of (2.2.2)-cryptand. Addition of excess Na[B(C6H5)4] to the reduction solution only yields a solvent-separated ion pair (M · )DMF ··· (Na)DMF, whereas in the presence of multiply charged counter cations Me⊕n the respective contact ion pair radical cations [M · Me⊕n] · ⊕(n−1) are formed. Their g values decrease with increasing nuclear charge of Me⊕n and their metal-s-spin densities increase with the effective counter cation charge n/rMe⊕n. The ESR /ENDOR data recorded suggest Me⊕n complexation by the δ⊖OC -COδ⊖ chelate tongs and the ion pair stability, which is modified by the dielectric properties of the solvent used, may be rationalized by the Coulombic attraction between the radical anion M · and the counter cations Me⊕n.

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