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Cooperative Lewis Pairs Based on Late Transition Metals: Activation of Small Molecules by Platinum(0) and B(C6F5)3 |
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| Authors: | Sebastian J. K. Forrest Jamie Clifton Dr. Natalie Fey Prof. Paul G. Pringle Dr. Hazel A. Sparkes Prof. Duncan F. Wass |
| Affiliation: | School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock's Close, Bristol, BS8 1TS (UK) http://www.pringle.blogs.ilrt.orghttp://www.wassresearchgroup.com |
| Abstract: | A Lewis basic platinum(0)–CO complex supported by a diphosphine ligand and B(C6F5)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. |
| Keywords: | cooperative effects frustrated Lewis pairs small molecule activation |