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A mononuclear (η2-peroxo)copper(II) complex is observed in the reaction of H2O2 and a copper(II) complex supported by a tridentate pyridylethylamine ligand (see scheme). The formation of this unprecedented intermediate species can be followed at −90 °C by EPR and UV/Vis absorption spectroscopy.
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