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1985

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Virginia Commonwealth University

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Chemical Studies On Oxomolybdenum(Vi,Iv) Complexes As Bioinorganic Models For The Molybdenum Oxidases, James Thomas Lyon Iii Jan 1985

Chemical Studies On Oxomolybdenum(Vi,Iv) Complexes As Bioinorganic Models For The Molybdenum Oxidases, James Thomas Lyon Iii

Theses and Dissertations

The synthesis, characterization, and chemical properties of Mo(VI)o2(5-X-SSP) and Mo(VI)o2(5-X-SSE), (5-X- SSP2- = 2-((5-X-salicylidene)amino)benzenethiolate; 5-X- SSE2- = 2-((5-X-salicylidene)amino)ethanethiolate; X = Br, Cl, H, CH3O), which contain tridentate (ONS) Schiff base ligands is described. The chemical properties of these molybdenum complexes are compared with those which possess tridentate (ONO) Schiff base ligands. Cyclic voltammetry was used to obtain cathodic reduction potentials (EPC) for the quasi-reversible reduction of the cis-dioxomolybdenum (VI) complexes. Although the reductions are quasi-reversible, trends are observed in EPC both within series and when different series are …


Designing A Relational Data Base For A Problem Solving Environment, Kathryn S. Dawson Jan 1985

Designing A Relational Data Base For A Problem Solving Environment, Kathryn S. Dawson

Theses and Dissertations

When choosing a system design in which to solve a recurring problem which depends on interrelated data a relational data base environment should be considered. The original problem can be solved through this design and by allowing users to view the data in the relational constructs the data can be easily used in numerous other applications. Theoretical support insures the design is sound avoiding inaccurate results. Independence between the logical and physical views of the data enables the data base administrator to adjust the physical data structures in order to optimize system performance without affecting existing user applications.