The binuclear iridium(II) hydride complex [(C(5)Me(5))Ir(mu-H)](2): a novel base for reversible deprotonation of acidic organic compounds and a unique catalyst for C--C bond cleavage of aromatic 1,2-diols and Michael additions.
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Organometallic Chemistry Laboratory, RIKEN (The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research), Hirosawa 2-1, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan.
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Fujita
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Yamazaki
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Wakatsuki
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