Electronic interactions in copper(I) and silver(I) complexes between the ligands and metals as evidenced with cyclic voltammetry

The electronic interaction between datively bonded phosphanes, 2,2'-bipyridine and 1,10-phenanthroline ligands, and copper(I) and silver(I) ions has been studied with cyclic voltammetry. Based on the shifts of reduction potentials of the metals, various degrees of interactions have been identified. They are correlated with the type and molecular structure of the bridging ligand. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.