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Theoretical studies for large tunneling and the hydrogen-transfer mechanism in the C-H activation of CH3CN by a Di(μ-oxo)diiron(IV) complex: A model for intermediate Q in soluble methane monooxygenase

  • Binh Khanh Mai
  • , Yongho Kim

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Abstract

Tracking the transfer: The potential-energy surface along the intrinsic reaction coordinate was constructed to study the detailed mechanism of hydrogen transfer in the C-H activation of CH3CN by a di(μ-oxo)diiron(IV) complex (see figure). The diiron core structure is distorted significantly before the actual hydrogen transfer, and the reduction of FeIV to FeIII occurs gradually with the hydrogen transfer.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3568-3572
Number of pages5
JournalChemistry - A European Journal
Volume19
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Mar 2013

Keywords

  • C-H activation
  • enzymes
  • hydrogen transfer
  • isotope effects
  • tunneling effect

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