Abstract

Mixed-valence metal complexes have played a central role in the development of the theory of electron-transfer (ET) reactions.¹ These compounds contain two metal atoms in different oxidation states, typically +2 and +3. An absorption band is often observed in the near IR or visible, corresponding to the transfer of an electron between the two metal centers. Much theoretical work has addressed the connection between this photoinduced charge transfer and the analogous thermal ET reaction.

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