inner-sphere reaction

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In coordination compound: Oxidation-reduction
…transfer, commonly designated outer-sphere and inner-sphere mechanisms, have been recognized. Outer-sphere electron transfer occurs without dissociation or disruption of the coordination sphere of either complex—i.e., through both intact coordination spheres. The first reaction above is of this type. On the other hand, inner-sphere electron transfer—e.g., the second reaction above—proceeds by…
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In oxidation-reduction reaction: Mechanisms of redox reactions
…metal ions has been the inner sphere–outer sphere dichotomy. Outer-sphere reactions are those that take place without breaking any bonds between a metal and a group such as water or hydroxide ion bound to it. Both the simple electron- and hydrogen-atom-transfer mechanisms are outer-sphere processes. If, on the other hand,…
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