Synthesis and structures of the homoleptic cations [M(PMe3)5]+ (M = Rh, Ir).
The homoleptic cations [M(PMe(3))(5)](+) (M = Rh, Ir) are formed in high yield from reactions of 16 electron 4 coordinate precursors, such as [Rh(PMe(3))(4)](+), with excess neat PMe(3) at 80 degrees C.
Rivers
Joseph H
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Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station A5300, Austin, Texas 78712-0165, USA.
Jones
Richard A
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