The diagrams of MLCT and d-d excited states of the complexes [Ru(NH 3)5(py-X)]2+ are calculated using semiempirical CINDO/S method. Comparison of the relative energies of MLCT and d-d excited states leads to the understanding of the background of the rules, found earlier by Ford et al., that govern photochemical activity of the Ru(II) complexes under consideration.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)354-360
Number of pages7
JournalInorganica Chimica Acta
Volume357
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 30 Jan 2004

    Research areas

  • dd-transitions, Metal to ligand charge transfer, Photochemistry, Ruthenium(II) complexes

    Scopus subject areas

  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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