The International Marine Organization is, implementing a ban on the use of tributyltin compounds in anti-fouling paints

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The International Marine Organization is, implementing a ban on the use of tributyltin compounds in anti-fouling paints on ships. The [Bu3Sn]+ cation is leached from paints into the water where it undergoes biodegradation by marine bacteria to [Bu2Sn]2+ and [BuSn]3+. Tributyltin compounds (TBT) are more toxic than di- or monobutyltin derivatives (DBT and MBT). The first order rate constants for TBT, DBT and MBT are 0.33, 0.36 and 0.63 y−1, respectively. Determine the half-life of each species in the water.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781292134147

5th Edition

Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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