title: Synthesis, characterization, and reactivity of cationic hydride [HPd(diphosphine)(2)](+)CF(3)SO(3)(-), the missing member of the family [HM(dppe)(2)](+)X(-) (M = Ni, Pd, Pt). DFT QM/MM structural predictions for the [HPd(dppe)(2)](+) moiety.
abstract: The synthesis, characterization, and properties of the cationic hydride [HPd(dppe)(2)](+)CF(3)SO3(-).1/8THF, the missing member of the family [HM(dppe)(2)](+)X(-) (M = Ni, Pd, Pt), are described. The Pd hydride is not stable in solution and may react as either a proton or a hydride donor. DFT QM/MM calculations of the [HPd(dppe)(2)](+) moiety have allowed us to predict its structure and reactivity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and METEA Research Center, University of Bari, Italy. aresta@metea.uniba.it
authors.forename: Michele
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aresta
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dibenedetto
authors.forename: Eliana
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Amodio
authors.forename: Imre
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Pápai
authors.forename: Gábor
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Schubert