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In contrast to earlier interpretations the two-electron process yielding 12+ from the electron-rich compound hexakis(dimethylamino)benzene 1 is characterized as being chemically reversible, but electrochemically quasireversible (right). Inversion of potentials and sluggishness of electron transfer are related to structural changes of the molecule during oxidation. Further electron transfers to tri- and tetracation oxidation stages are additionally observed.
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