title: Cooperative Lewis pairs based on late transition metals: activation of small molecules by platinum(0) and B(C6 F5 )3.
abstract: A Lewis basic platinum(0)-CO complex supported by a diphosphine ligand and B(C6 F5 )3 act cooperatively, in a manner reminiscent of a frustrated Lewis pair, to activate small molecules such as hydrogen, CO2 , and ethene. This cooperative Lewis pair facilitates the coupling of CO and ethene in a new way.
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock's Close, Bristol, BS8 1TS (UK) http://www.pringle.blogs.ilrt.org http://www.wassresearchgroup.com.
authors.forename: Sebastian J K
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Forrest
authors.forename: Jamie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Clifton
authors.forename: Natalie
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Fey
authors.forename: Paul G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Pringle
authors.forename: Hazel A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Sparkes
authors.forename: Duncan F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Wass
keywords: cooperative effects; frustrated Lewis pairs; small molecule activation