title: Proton-catalyzed oxo-alkene coupling: 2-platinaoxetane formation.
abstract: Formation of 2-platinaoxetane 2 from oxo complex 1 and norbornene (NB) is mediated by hydroxo complex 5. The facile reaction of 5 with NB to give protonated 2-platinaoxetane 7 supports the involvement of such reactions in Wacker alkene oxidation.
authors.affiliation: 125 Chemistry, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri 65211, USA.
authors.forename: Nandita M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Weliange
authors.forename: Endre
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Szuromi
authors.forename: Paul R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Sharp