title: Mechanistic aspects of transition metal-catalyzed hydrogen transfer reactions.
abstract: In this tutorial review recent mechanistic studies on transition metal-catalyzed hydrogen transfer reactions are discussed. A common feature of these reactions is that they involve metal hydrides, which may be monohydrides or dihydrides. An important question is whether the substrate coordinates to the metal (inner-sphere hydrogen transfer) or if there is a direct concerted transfer of hydrogen from the metal to substrate (outer-sphere hydrogen transfer). Both experimental and theoretical studies are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Organic Chemistry, Arrhenius Laboratory, Stockholm University, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden.
authors.forename: Joseph S M
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Samec
authors.forename: Jan-E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Bäckvall
authors.forename: Pher G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Andersson
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Brandt