Activation of P5R5 (R = Ph, Et) by a Rh-beta-diketiminate complex.
(NacNac)Rh(C8H14))(N2) reacts with P5R5 to give complexes of formula (NacNac)Rh(P5R5) (R = Ph, Et); in the former species inversion of a P atom of P5Ph5 allows coordination to a Rh(I) centre, whereas in the later species a P-P bond undergoes oxidative addition to give a formally Rh(III) species.
Geier
Stephen J
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Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, CanadaN9B 3P4. dstephan@chem.utoronto.ca
Stephan
Douglas W
DW