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Abstract

A two-step reduction of Zn(II) ions at the dropping mercury electrode in 1 M NaClO₄/0.001 M HClO₄ in the presence of N,N'-dialkylthioureas was examined in wide potential and frequency ranges, using the impedance method. The rate constant of the first electron transfer increases with increasing concentration of N,N'-dialkylthioureas, whereas that of the second electron transfer depends largely on the double layer effects, particularly, on the orientation of molecules on the electrode surface.

Keywords: Catalytic activity; Two-step electroreduction of Zn(II) ions; N,N'-Dimethylthiourea; N,N'-Diethylthiourea; N,N'-Diisopropylthiourea; N,N'-Dibutylthiourea; Electrochemistry; Polarography; Dropping mercury electrode.