Benzimidazoles and substituted benzimidazoles were electropolymerized on a Pt electrode using acetonitrile containing 0.1 MNaClO 4 . The polymers are electroactive and conducting. They have a high electrocatalytic effect on the reduction of H ϩ , O 2 , and CO 2 and exhibit high coordination ability. The properties of the polymers depend on the extent of conjugation in the monomer.
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