The Use of Fluorinated Alkoxide Ligands in ∼ D 3h Compounds Increases Co Electrophilicity and Eases Co(III)/Co(II) Oxidation

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how fluorinated alkoxide ligands affect the electrophilicity of cobalt compounds and their oxidation states.
• Evaluated co electrophilicity in fluorinated alkoxide complexes.
• Compared co(iii)/co(ii) reduction potentials with related fluorinated analogs.
• Analyzed structural properties in d3h compounds.
• Increased co electrophilicity observed with fluorinated alkoxide ligands compared to non-fluorinated counterparts.
• Easier oxidation between co(iii) and co(ii) states was noted, facilitating redox reactions.