Mechanism of Ru(VI) Catalysis in Potassium Bromate oxidation of Cyclopentanol in Alkaline Media

Abstract

The kinetic data obtained in Ru(VI) catalysed oxidation of

cyclopentanol by alkaline solution of potassium bromate in the

presence of mercuric acetate as bromide ions scavenger have been

reported. First order kinetics with respect to each of bromate ion,

Ru(VI) and cyclopentanol was observed. Zero order dependence on

[OH^–] and negligible effect of variation of ionic strength of the

medium were observed while successive addition of mercuric

acetate shows zero effect on the reaction velocity. Mechanistic

aspects are discussed.