Abstract |
A partial switch in mechanism for the partial oxidation of alcohols on nickel surfaces can be induced by substitution of gamma-hydrogens with more electronegative fluorine atoms. While exclusive dehydrogenation to acetone via beta-hydride elimination from 2-propoxide surface species is seen with 2-propanol, some dehydration to 3,3,3-trfluoropropene is observed with 1,1,1-trifluoro-2-propanol. The latter reaction involves a gamma-hydride elimination rate-limiting step.
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Authors | Qing Zhao, Francisco Zaera |
Journal | Journal of the American Chemical Society
(J Am Chem Soc)
Vol. 125
Issue 36
Pg. 10776-7
(Sep 10 2003)
ISSN: 0002-7863 [Print] United States |
PMID | 12952443
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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