Cu(i) complexes obtained via spontaneous reduction of Cu(ii) complexes supported by designed bidentate ligands: bioinspired Cu(i) based catalysts for aromatic hydroxylation
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Cu(i) complexes were synthesized via spontaneous reduction and X-ray crystal structure of complex 1 was determined. Direct hydroxylation of benzene to phenol afforded selectivity up to 98%. KIE values of 1.69–1.71 supported radical based mechanism.