title: A CH2Cl2 complex of a [Rh(pincer)](+) cation.
abstract: The CH2Cl2 complex [Rh((tBu)PONOP)(κ(1)-ClCH2Cl)][BAr(F)4] is reported, that also acts as a useful synthon for other complexes such as N2, CO and H2 adducts; while the analogous PNP complex undergoes C-Cl activation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratories, Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA, UK. andrew.weller@chem.ox.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Gemma M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Adams
authors.forename: F Mark
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Chadwick
authors.forename: Sebastian D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Pike
authors.forename: Andrew S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Weller