Selective formation of the [PhP(H)-PPh]- anion in the reaction of PhPHLi with MeAlCl(2); synthesis and structure of the unusual tetramer [(PhP(H)-PPh)Li.thf]4.
The reaction of PhPHLi with MeAlCl(2)(3:1 equivalents) gives the tetramer [(PhP(H)-PPh)Li.thf]4, and provides the first direct evidence of a link between the reactivity patterns observed for Group 14 and 15 phosphanenides and those of Group 13.
Garcia
Felipe
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Chemistry Department, Cambridge University, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, UK. dsw1000@cus.cam.ac.uk
Humphrey
Simon M
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Kowenicki
Richard A
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McPartlin
Mary
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Wright
Dominic S
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