Ligand to Metal Charge Transfer (LMCT)

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Match the spectroscopic technique with the type of information it primarily provides about LMCT transitions:

UV-Vis Spectroscopy = Identification of LMCT bands and their energies Cyclic Voltammetry = Redox potentials of the metal complex and ligands EPR Spectroscopy = Information about unpaired electrons and electronic structure X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy = Local atomic and electronic structure around a metal center

Match the following terms with their description related to charge transfer:

Donor Orbital = Ligand-based orbital from which an electron is transferred Acceptor Orbital = Metal-based orbital to which an electron is transferred Franck-Condon Principle = Electronic transitions are faster than nuclear motion Redox Potential = Measure of the tendency of a chemical species to acquire electrons

Match the component of a metal complex with its role in LMCT transitions:

Metal Ion = Acts as the electron acceptor Ligand = Acts as the electron donor Coordination Environment = Influences the energy of LMCT transitions Anions = Can act as ligands and participate in LMCT transitions

Match the impact of LMCT transitions with its corresponding effect on complex stability:

<p>Photoexcitation = Population of excited states Ligand Dissociation = Can occur from excited states Isomerization = Possible consequence of populating unstable excited states Electron Transfer = Can initiate catalytic cycles</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their role in describing electronic structure of metal complexes:

<p>Molecular Orbital Theory = Describes the mixing of metal and ligand orbitals Bonding Orbitals = Lower energy orbitals that stabilize the complex Antibonding Orbitals = Higher energy orbitals that can destabilize the complex upon electron occupation Non-bonding Orbitals = Ligand orbitals that do not significantly interact with the metal center</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the application with the photochemical process involving LMCT transitions:

<p>Photocatalysis = Initiation of catalytic cycles via light-induced redox reactions Solar Energy Conversion = Charge separation in dye-sensitized solar cells Photodynamic Therapy = Production of reactive oxygen species Photocatalytic Water Splitting = Generation of hydrogen and oxygen from water using light</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the complex property with its effect or characteristic:

<p>High Metal Oxidation State = Favors LMCT transitions Easily Oxidized Ligand = Promotes LMCT Intense LMCT Band = Symmetry-allowed transition LMCT Transition Energy = Sensitive to the coordination environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the photo-induced reaction with the light absorption process:

<p>Ligand Substitution = Can be initiated by LMCT excitation Metal Reduction = Result of electron transfer from ligand to metal Complex Isomerization = Can be triggered by LMCT induced excited states Electron Ejection = Photoionization due to high-energy LMCT</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the experimental observation with its interpretation regarding LMCT transitions:

<p>Blue Shift in UV-Vis Spectrum = Indicates increased energy of charge transfer Red Shift in UV-Vis Spectrum = Indicates decreased energy of charge transfer Change in Redox Potential = Indicates alteration of the electronic structure Appearance of new EPR signal = Formation of a radical species</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match photocatalytic process with its outcome due to LMCT:

<p>Oxidation of Organic Substrates = Metal complex acts as oxidizing agent after LMCT Reduction of Metal Ions = Ligand reduces metal center after LMCT Formation of Reactive Radicals = Homolytic bond cleavage via LMCT Production of Hydrogen = Proton reduction via LMCT complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Flashcards

LMCT

Charge transfer from a ligand-based orbital to a metal-based orbital upon photon excitation.

LMCT outcome

LMCT transitions result in the reduction of the metal center and oxidation of the ligand.

LMCT electron movement

The ligand acts as the electron donor, and the metal ion acts as the electron acceptor.

Franck-Condon Principle

Electronic transition is faster than nuclear motion, geometry is unchanged during the transition.

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UV-Vis Spectroscopy

Used to identify LMCT transitions, which appear as intense bands.

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Molecular Orbital Theory

Mixing of metal and ligand orbitals to form bonding, non-bonding, and antibonding molecular orbitals.

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Photoexcitation

Population of excited states, reactions include ligand dissociation, isomerization, or electron transfer.

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LMCT applications

Light-induced redox reactions, catalysis, solar energy conversion, and photocatalytic water splitting.

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Cyclic Voltammetry

Electrochemical method revealing redox potentials of the metal complex and ligands.

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LMCT prone complexes

Complexes with easily oxidized ligands and metals in high oxidation states.

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Study Notes

  • Ligand to metal charge transfer (LMCT) is a type of charge-transfer transition where a photon excites an electron's transfer from a ligand-based orbital to a metal-based orbital
  • LMCT transitions result in the reduction of the metal center and oxidation of the ligand
  • These transitions are common when the metal is in a high oxidation state and the ligand is easily oxidized

Mechanisms of Charge Transfer

  • Charge-transfer transitions involve the movement of an electron from a donor orbital to an acceptor orbital
  • In LMCT, the ligand acts as the donor, and the metal ion acts as the acceptor
  • The energy of the charge-transfer transition depends on the energy difference between the donor and acceptor orbitals and the degree of electronic coupling between them
  • Franck-Condon principle applies: the electronic transition is faster than nuclear motion, thus the geometry remains relatively unchanged during the transition

Spectroscopic Techniques

  • UV-Vis Spectroscopy can be used to identify LMCT transitions
  • LMCT bands are typically intense due to being symmetry allowed
  • The energy (wavelength) of the LMCT band is sensitive to the oxidation state of the metal, the nature of the ligands, and the overall coordination environment
  • Electrochemical methods such as cyclic voltammetry can provide information complimentary to UV-Vis spectroscopy, revealing redox potentials of the metal complex and ligands

Electronic Structure

  • The electronic structure of a metal complex dictates the energy and probability of LMCT transitions
  • Molecular orbital theory describes the mixing of metal and ligand orbitals to form bonding, non-bonding, and antibonding molecular orbitals
  • LMCT transitions involve the excitation of an electron from a ligand-based molecular orbital to a metal-based molecular orbital

Impact on Complex Stability

  • LMCT transitions can affect the stability and reactivity of metal complexes
  • Photoexcitation can lead to population of excited states which can undergo various reactions such as ligand dissociation, isomerization, or electron transfer
  • The redox properties of the metal and ligand are crucial in determining the direction and feasibility of charge transfer
  • Complexes with easily oxidized ligands and metals in high oxidation states are prone to LMCT transitions

Applications in Photochemistry

  • LMCT transitions are utilized in photochemistry for light-induced redox reactions
  • Photoinduced LMCT can initiate catalytic cycles, where the metal complex acts as a photocatalyst
  • Solar energy conversion often involves LMCT transitions in dye-sensitized solar cells, where light absorption leads to charge separation and subsequent electron transfer
  • LMCT complexes can be used in photocatalytic water splitting, where light absorption leads to the generation of hydrogen and oxygen from water

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