H2 activation in aqueous solution: formation of trans-[Fe(DMeOPrPE)2H(H2)]+ via the heterolysis of H2 in water.
The water-soluble iron phosphine complex trans-Fe(DMeOPrPE)(2)Cl(2) (DMeOPrPE = 1,2-bis(bis(methoxypropyl)phosphino)ethane) reacts with H(2) in water to produce trans-[Fe(DMeOPrPE)(2)H(H(2))](+) and H(+). The product is a water-soluble eta(2)-H(2) metal hydride complex, formed via the heterolysis of coordinated H(2) in water.
Gilbertson
John D
JD
Department of Chemistry, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403, USA.
Szymczak
Nathaniel K
NK
Tyler
David R
DR