Komplexchemie P-reicher Phosphane und Silylphosphane. XIV. Phosphinophosphiniden tBu2P?P als Ligand in den Pt-Komplexen [η2-{tBu2P?P}Pt(PPh3)2] und [η2-{tBu2P?P}Pt(PEtPh2)2]

Coordination Chemistry of P-rich Phosphanes and Silylphasphanes. XIV. The Phosphinophosphinidene ^tBu₂P? P as a Ligand in the Pt Complexes [η²-{^tBu₂P? P}Pt(PPh₃)₂] and [η²-{^tBu₂P? P}Pt(PEtPh₂)₂] [η²-{^tBu₂P? P}Pt(PPh₃)₂ 1 and [η²-{^tBu₂P? P}Pt(PEtPh₂)₂] 2 are the first complex compounds of ^tBu₂P? P 5 . They are formed in the reaction of ^tBu₂P? P ? P(Me)^tBu₂ 3 with [η²-{H₂C ? CH₂}Pt(PPh₃)₂] 6 or [η²-{H₂C ? CH₂}Pt(PEtPh₂)₂] 7 , respectively. Compound 1 is less stable than 2 and reacts on to [η²-{^tBu₂P? P} Pt(PPh₃)(P^tBu₂Me)] 10 with the coincidently formed ^tBu₂PMe. The molecular structures of 1 and 2 were derived from their ¹H and ³¹P-NMR spectra, 2 was additionally characterized by a X ray structure determination. 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 1222.36(7) pm, b = 1770.7(1) pm, c = 1729.7(1) pm, β = 108.653(6)°.     

Reactions of nitrilium triflate salts with trans-[IrCl(CO)(PPh3)2

Low yields of the ionic carbene complexes [Ir(RCNHMe)Cl(CO)(PPh₃)₂-(O₃SCF₃)]O₃SCF₃]O₃SCF₃ (R  Ph or PhCH₂) have been isolated from the reactions of trans-[IrCl(CO)(PPh₃)₂] with the nitrilium triflate salts, [RCNMe]O₃SCF₃. The major products from these, and the similar reactions of the nitrilium salts where R  Me or Bu^t, are amorphous, yellow complexes [Ir(RCNHMe)Cl(CO)(PPh₃)₂O₃SCF₃.     

Dihapto-acyl derivatives of ruthenium(II). Preparation and structure of Ru[η2-C(O)CH3] I(CO)(PPh3)2 and Ru[η2-C(O)p-tolyl]I(C0) (PPh3) 2

Reaction between Ru(CO)₂(PPh₃)₃ and MeHgI yields Ru[η²-C(O)CH₃]I(CO)(PPh₃)₂ which in solution exists mainly as RuCH₃I(CO)₂(PPh₃)₂ and crystal structure determination of Ru[η²-C(O)CH₃]I(CO)(PPh₃)₂ and previously described Ru[η²-C(O)p-tolyl]I(CO) (PPh₃)₂ confirms that in the solid state both molecules contain dihapto-acyl ligands.     

Hydride-phosphoniodithiocarboxylate/ phosphonium-betaine isomerism in Cy3PCS2 complexes of ruthenium

Reaction of Cy₃PCS₂ (Cy = cyclohexyl) with the hydrido complexes [RuClH(CA)(PPh₃)₃] (A  O, S), [RuH(CO)(NCMe)₂(PPh₃)₂]⁺, and [RuH(OClO₃)(CO)(CN^tBu)(PPh₃)₂] leads to the complex cations [RuH(CA)(PPh₃)₂(η²-S₂CPCy₃)]⁺, [Ru(η²-S₂CHPCy₃)(CO) (PPh₃)₂]⁺, [RuH(η¹-S₂CPCy₃)(CO)(CN^tBu)(PPh₃)₂]⁺. The σ-vinyl complex [Ru(CHCHC₆H₄Me-4)Cl(CO)(PPh₃)₂] reacts with Cy₃PCS₂ to give the cationic complex [Ru(CHCHC₆H₄Me-4) (CO)(PPh₃)₂(η²-S₂CPCy₃)]⁺, but this complex is not formed by hydroruthenation of HCCC₆H₄Me-4 by [RuH(CO)(PPh₃)₂(η²-S₂CPCy₃)]⁺. The inter-relationships between the above complexes are discussed.     

Komplexchemie P‐reicher Phosphane und Silylphosphane. XXII. Die Bildung von [η2‐{tBu–P=P–SiMe3}Pt(PR3)2]aus (Me3Si)tBuP–P=P(Me)tBu2 und [η2‐{C2H4}Pt(PR3)2]

Coordination Chemistry of P‐rich Phosphanes and Silylphosphanes. XXII. The Formation of [η²‐{^tBu–P=P–SiMe₃}Pt(PR₃)₂] from (Me₃Si)^tBuP–P=P(Me)^tBu₂ and [η²‐{C₂H₄}Pt(PR₃)₂] (Me₃Si)^tBuP–P = P(Me)^tBu₂ reacts with [η²‐{C₂H₄}Pt(PR₃)₂] yielding [η²‐{^tBu–P=P–SiMe₃}Pt(PR₃)₂]. However, there is no indication for an isomer which would be the analogue to the well known [η²‐{^tBu₂P–P}Pt(PPh₃)₂]. The syntheses and NMR data of [η²‐{^tBu–P=P–SiMe₃}Pt(PPh₃)₂] and [η²‐{^tBu–P=P–SiMe₃}Pt(PMe₃)₂] as well as the results of the single crystal structure determination of [η²‐{^tBu–P=P–SiMe₃}Pt(PPh₃)₂] are reported.     

Einfluß der Chelatbildner dppe und dppp auf die Bildung und die Eigenschaften der Pt-Komplexe des tBu2P–P

Coordination Chemistry of P-rich Phosphanes and Silylphosphanes. XV. Influence of the Chelate Compounds dppe and dppp on Formation and Properties of the Pt Complexes of ^tBu₂P–P The chelating ligands dppe and dppp replace the PPh₃ groups in [η²-{^tBu₂P–P}Pt(PPh₃)₂] 1 yielding [η²-{^tBu₂P–P}Pt(dppe)] 2 and [η²-{^tBu₂P–P}Pt(dppp)] 8 . However, they don't replace the phosphinophosphinidene ligand ^tBu₂P–P. dppm does not react at all with 1 . [η²-{H₂C=CH₂}Pt(dppe)] 3 yields in the presence of ^tBu₂P–P=P(Me)^tBu₂ 4 exclusively Pt(dppe)₂ 5 and elemental Pt; no 2 could be detected. Similarly, [η²-{H₂C=CH₂}Pt(dppp)] 7 reacts with 4 to give mainly Pt(dppp)₂ 9 and Pt; [η²-{tBu₂PP}Pt(PPh₃)₂] 8 is present only as a minor product. [η²-{^tBu₂P–P}Pt(dppe)] 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c (no. 14) with a = 1834.40(10) pm, b = 1679.70(10) pm, c = 1125.79(6) pm, β = 103.963(5)°.     

Interaction of the Negishi reagent Cp2ZrBun 2 with 1,4-bis(tert-butyl)butadiyne

The interaction of the Negishi reagent Cp₂ZrBuⁿ ₂ with 1,4-bis(tert-butyl)butadiyne Bu^tC≡C-C≡CBu^t leads to four products: a five-membered zirconacyclocumulene complex Cp₂Zr(η⁴-Bu^tC₄Bu^t) (2) synthesized earlier by another method, the previously unknown seven-membered zirconacyclocumulene Cp₂Zr[η⁴-Bu^tC₄(Bu^t)-C(C₂Bu^t)=CBu^t] (3) as well as small amounts of the zirconocene binuclear butatrienyl complex Cp₂(Buⁿ)Zr(Bu^tC₄Bu^t)Zr(Buⁿ)Cp₂ (4), and the dimeric acetylide [Cp₂ZrC≡CBu^t]₂ (5). The structure of complexes 2–5 was established by X-ray diffraction studies.     

Koordinativ ungesättigte Dieisenkomplexe: Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [Fe2(CO)4(μ‐H)(μ‐PtBu2)(μ‐Ph2PCH2PPh2)] und [Fe2(CO)4(μ‐CH2)(μ‐H)(μ‐PtBu2)(μ‐Ph2PCH2PPh2)]

Coordinatively Unsaturated Diiron Complexes: Synthesis and Crystal Structures of [Fe₂(CO)₄(μ‐H)(μ‐P^tBu₂)(μ‐Ph₂PCH₂PPh₂)] and [Fe₂(CO)₄(μ‐CH₂)(μ‐H)(μ‐P^tBu₂)(μ‐Ph₂PCH₂PPh₂)] [Fe₂(μ‐CO)(CO)₆(μ‐H)(μ‐P^tBu₂)] ( 1 ) reacts spontaneously with dppm (dppm = Ph₂PCH₂PPh₂) to give [Fe₂(μ‐CO)(CO)₄(μ‐H)(μ‐P^tBu₂)(μ‐dppm)] ( 2 c ). By thermolysis or photolysis, 2 c loses very easily one carbonyl ligand and yields the corresponding electronically and coordinatively unsaturated complex [Fe₂(CO)₄(μ‐H)(μ‐P^tBu₂)(μ‐dppm)] ( 3 ). 3 exhibits a Fe–Fe double bond which could be confirmed by the addition of methylene to the corresponding dimetallacyclopropane [Fe₂(CO)₄(μ‐CH₂)(μ‐H)(μ‐P^tBu₂)(μ‐dppm)] ( 4 ). The reaction of 1 with dppe (Ph₂PC₂H₄PPh₂) affords [Fe₂(μ‐CO)(CO)₄(μ‐H)(μ‐P^tBu₂)(μ‐dppe)] ( 5 ). In contrast to the thermolysis of 2 c , yielding 3 , the heating of 5 in toluene leads rapidly to complete decomposition. The reaction of 1 with PPh₃ yields [Fe₂(CO)₆(H)(μ‐P^tBu₂)(PPh₃)] ( 6 a ), while with ^tBu₂PH the compound [Fe₂(μ‐CO)(CO)₅(μ‐H)(μ‐P^tBu₂)(^tBu₂PH)] ( 6 b ) is formed. The thermolysis of 6 b affords [Fe₂(CO)₅(μ‐P^tBu₂)₂] and the degradation products [Fe(CO)₃(^tBu₂PH)₂] and [Fe(CO)₄(^tBu₂PH)]. The molecular structures of 3 , 4 and 6 b were determined by X‐ray crystal structure analyses.     

Reaktionen des [η2-{P–PtBu2}Pt(PPh3)2] und [η2-{P–PtBu2}Pt(dppe)] mit Metallcarbonylen. Bildung von [η2-{(CO)5M · PPtBu2}Pt(PPh3)2] (M = Cr,W) und [η2-{(CO)5Cr · PPtBu2}Pt(dppe)]

Coordination Chemistry of P-rich Phosphanes and Silylphosphanes. XVI [1] Reactions of [g²-{P–P^tBu₂}Pt(PPh₃)₂] and [g²-{P–P^tBu₂}Pt(dppe)] with Metal Carbonyls. Formation of [g²-{(CO)₅M · PP^tBu₂}Pt(PPh₃)₂] (M = Cr, W) and [g²-{(CO)₅Cr · PP^tBu₂}Pt(dppe)] [η²-{P–P^tBu₂}Pt(PPh₃)₂] 4 reacts with M(CO)₅ · THF (M = Cr, W) by adding the M(CO)₅ group to the phosphinophosphinidene ligand yielding [η²-{(CO)₅Cr · PP^tBu₂}Pt(PPh₃)₂] 1 , or [η²-{(CO)₅W · PP^tBu₂}Pt(PPh₃)₂] 2 , respectively. Similarly, [η²-{P–P^tBu₂}Pt(dppe)] 5 yields [η²-{(CO)₅Cr · PP^tBu₂}Pt(dppe)] 3 . Compounds 1 , 2 and 3 are characterized by their ¹H- and ³¹P-NMR spectra, for 2 and 3 also crystal structure determinations were performed. 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n (no. 14) with a = 1422.7(1) pm, b = 1509.3(1) pm, c = 2262.4(2) pm, β = 103.669(9)°. 3 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 (no. 2) with a = 1064.55(9) pm, b = 1149.9(1) pm, c = 1693.2(1) pm, α = 88.020(8)°, β = 72.524(7)°, γ = 85.850(8)°.     

Structural characterization of the anionic halfsandwich complex [Li(TMEDA)2][Mo(η5-C5H5)(CO)3] and its reactivity towards stannanes and distannanes

The crystal structure of the molybdenum half sandwich alkali salt [Li(TMEDA)₂][Mo(η⁵-C₅H₅)(CO)₃] shows the occurrence of a separated ion pair in the solid state. Furthermore, the crystal structures of the long known organotin complexes [Mo(η⁵-C₅H₅)(SnMe₃)(CO)₃], [{Mo(η⁵-C₅H₅)(CO)₃}₂SnMe₂] and [Mo(η⁵-C₅H₅)(SnMeCl₂)(CO)₃] have been recorded. The chlorination of [Mo(η⁵-C₅H₅)(SnMe₃)(CO)₃] with SnCl₄ is presented as an improved synthetic access to [Mo(η⁵-C₅H₅)(SnMeCl₂)(CO)₃]. Finally, the reaction of Li[Mo(η⁵-C₅H₅)(CO)₃] with ^tBu₂(Cl)Sn–Sn(Cl)^tBu₂ leads to the novel molybdenum distannane complex [Mo(η⁵-C₅H₅){Sn^tBu₂-Sn(Cl)^tBu₂}(CO)₃], which is fully characterized by NMR, elemental and X-ray analysis.     

Neue phosphidoverbrückte Mehrkernkomplexe des Ag und Zn. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Ag3(PPh2)3(PnBu2tBu)3], [Ag4(PPh2)4(PR3)4] (PR3 = PMenPr2, PnPr3), [Ag4(PPh2)4(PEt3)4]n, [Zn4(PPh2)4Cl4(PRR2)2] (PRR′2 = PMenPr2, PnBu3, PEt2Ph), [Zn4(PhPSiMe3)4Cl4(C4H8O)2] und [Zn4(PtBu2)4Cl4]

New Phosphido-bridged Multinuclear Complexes of Ag and Zn. The Crystal Structures of [Ag₃(PPh₂)₃(PⁿBu₂^tBu)₃], [Ag₄(PPh₂)₄(PR₃)₄] (PR₃ = PMeⁿPr₂, PⁿPr₃), [Ag₄(PPh₂)₄(PEt₃)₄]_n, [Zn₄(PPh₂)₄Cl₄(PRR′₂)₂] (PRR′₂ = PMeⁿPr₂, PⁿBu₃, PEt₂Ph), [Zn₄(PhPSiMe₃)₄Cl₄(C₄H₈O)₂] and [Zn₄(P^tBu₂)₄Cl₄] AgCl reacts with Ph₂PSiMe₃ in the presence of tertiary Phosphines (PⁿBu₂^tBu, PMeⁿPr₂, PⁿPr₃ and PEt₃) to form the multinuclear complexes [Ag₃(PPh₂)₃(PⁿBu₂^tBu)₃] 1 , [Ag₄(PPh₂)₄(PR₃)₄] (PR₃ = PMeⁿPr₂ 2 , PⁿPr₃ 3 ) and [Ag₄(PPh₂)₄(PEt₃)₄]_n 4 . In analogy to that ZnCl₂ reacts with Ph₂PSiMe₃ and PRR′₂ to form the multinuclear complexes [Zn₄(PPh₂)₄Cl₄(PRR′₂)₂] (PRR′₂ = PMeⁿPr₂ 5 , PⁿBu₃ 6 , PEt₂Ph 7 ). Further it was possible to obtain the compounds [Zn₄(PhPSiMe₃)₄Cl₄(C₄H₈O)₂] 8 and [Zn₄(P^tBu₂)₄Cl₄] 9 by reaction of ZnCl₂ with PhP(SiMe₃)₂ and ^tBu₂PSiMe₃, respectively. The structures were characterized by X-ray single crystal structure analysis. Crystallographic data see “Inhaltsübersicht”.     

Di- and poly-nuclear transition metal complexes as catalysts for the metal carbonyl substitution reaction. The role of supported metals and metal oxides as catalyst promoters

Various di- and poly-nuclear transition metal complexes have been investigated as catalysts for the metal carbonyl substitution reaction. The complexes [{(η⁵-C₅H₄R)Fe(CO)₂} ₂] (R = H, Me, CO₂Me, OMe, O(CH₂)₄OH) and [{(η⁵-C₅H₅)-Ru(CO)₂} ₂] are active catalysts for a range of substitution reactions including the probe reaction [Fe(CO)₄(CNBu^t)] + Bu^tNC → [Fe(CO)₃(CNBu^t)₂] + CO. [{(η⁵-C₅Me₅)Fe(CO)₂}₂] is catalytically active only on irradiation with visible light. For [{η⁵-C₅H₅)Fe(CO)₂}₂] and a range ofisocyanides RNC ( R = Bu^t, C₆H₅CH₂, 2,6-Me₂C₆H₃), catalyst modification by substitution with isocyanide is a major factor influencing the degree of the catalytic effects observed, e.g. [{(η⁵-C₅H₅)Fe(CO)(CNBu^t)}₂] is approximately 35 times as active as [(η⁵-C₅H₅)₂FE₂(CO)₃(CNBu^t)] for the [Fe(CO)₄(CNBu^t)] → [Fe(CO)₃(CNBu^t)₂] conversion. Mechanistic studies on this system suggest that the catalytic substitution step probably involves a rapid intermolecular attack of isonitrile, possibly on a labile catalyst-substrate radical intermediate such as {[Fe(CO)₄(CNR)][(η⁵-C₅H₅)Fe(CO)₂]}; or on a reactive radical cation such as [Fe(CO)₄(CNR)]⁺ generated via electron transfer between the substrate and the catalyst. Other transition metal complexes which also catalyze the substitution of CO by isocyanide in [Fe(CO)₄(CNR)] (and [M(CO)₆] (M = Cr, Mo, W), [Mn₂(CO)₁₀], [Re₂(CO)₁₀]) include [Ru₃(CO)₁₂], [H₄Ru₄(CO)₁₂], [M₄(CO)₁₂] (M = Co, Ir) and [Co₂(CO)₈]. These reactions conform to the general mechanistic patterns established for [{(η⁵-C₅H₅)Fe(CO)₂}₂], suggesting a similar mechanism. A range of materials, notably PtO₂, PdO and Pd/C, act as promoters for the homogeneous di- and poly-nuclear transition metal catalysts, and can even be used to induce activity in normally inactive dimer and cluster complexes e.g. [Os₃(CO)₁₂]. This promotion is attributed to at least three possible effects: the removal of catalyst inhibitors, a catalyzed substitution of the homogeneous catalyst partner, and a possible homogeneous-heterogeneous interaction which promotes the formation of catalytic intermediates.     

N2 Activation in NiI–NN–NiI Units: The Influence of Alkali Metal Cations and CO Reactivity

After single electron reduction of the dinitrogen complex [L^tBuNi(μ‐η¹:η¹‐N₂)NiL^tBu] ( I ) with KC₈, reaction of the resulting compound K[L^tBuNi(μ‐η¹:η¹‐N₂)NiL^tBu] ( II ) with sodium sand yields KNa[L^tBuNi(μ‐η¹:η¹‐N₂)NiL^tBu] ( 1 ), which contains two different alkali metal ions. Treatment of I with two equivalents of sodium sand leads to the symmetric complex Na₂[L^tBuNi(μ‐η¹:η¹‐N₂)NiL^tBu] ( 2 ). Complexes 1 and 2 were investigated by single crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis as well as by Raman spectroscopy, and the results were compared with the data of K₂[L^tBuNi(μ‐η¹:η¹‐N₂)NiL^tBu] ( III ), which contains two K⁺ ions. Thus, it became obvious that the nature of the alkali metal ion M in compounds M₂[L^tBuNi(μ‐η¹:η¹‐N₂)NiL^tBu] has hardly any influence on the degree of NN bond activation. Furthermore, it was shown that treatment of the dinickel(I) complex III with CO leads to the dinickel(0) compound K₂[L^tBuNi(CO)]₂ ( 4 ) and N₂. Reaction of the unreduced dinickel(I) complex I with CO leads to a more simple replacement of the N₂ ligand and formation of [L^tBuNi(CO)] ( 3 ).     

Komplexe mit Antimon‐Liganden: [tBu2(Cl)SbW(CO)5], [tBu2(OH)SbW(CO)5], O[SbPh2W(CO)5]2, E[SbMe2W(CO)5]2 (E = Se,Te), cis‐[(Me2SbSeSbMe2)2Cr(CO)4]

Complexes Containing Antimony Ligands: [^tBu₂(Cl)SbW(CO)₅], [^tBu₂(OH)SbW(CO)₅], O[SbPh₂W(CO)₅]₂, E[SbMe₂W(CO)₅]₂ (E = Se, Te), cis‐[(Me₂SbSeSbMe₂)₂Cr(CO)₄] Syntheses of [^tBu₂(Cl)SbW(CO)₅] ( 1 ), [^tBu₂(OH)SbW(CO)₅] ( 2 ), O[SbPh₂W(CO)₅]₂ ( 3 ), Se[SbMe₂W(CO)₅]₂ ( 4 ), cis‐[(Me₂SbSeSbMe₂)₂Cr(CO)₄] ( 5 ) Te[SbMe₂W(CO)₅]₂ ( 6 ) and crystal structures of 1 – 5 are reported.     

Regiospecific substitution of carbonyl by phosphine ligands in hydrocarbyl-substituted carbonyl clusters. Synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of Fe3(CO)8(PPh3)(μ3-η2- ⊥ -EtC2Et) and (η5-C5H5)NiFe2(CO)5(PPh3)(η3-η2- ⊥-C2But)

The complexes Fe₃(CO)₈(PPh₃)(μ₃-η²- ⊥ -EtC₂Et) and (η⁵-C₅H₅)NiFe₂(CO)₅(PPh₃)(η₃-η²- ⊥-C₂Bu^t) have been obtained by treating Fe₃(CO)₉(C₂Et₂) or (Cp)NiFe₂(CO)₆(C₂Bu^t) with PPh₃ under mild conditions; the substituted clustes have been characterized spectroscopically. Structures are proposed in which the phosphine is on the unique metalatom σ-bonded to the alkyne or acetylide moiety. Replacement of CO by PPh₃ ligands rather than by addition, is observed for the formally unsaturated Fe₃(CO)₉(C₂Et₂). Reorientation of the acetylide was expected for (Cp)NiFe₂(CO)₆(C₂Bu^t) upon substitution, but was not observed.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of [Bu3SbCr(CO)5], [Bu3BiM(CO)5] (M = Cr, W), and [Bu3BiMnCp′(CO)2] (Cp′ = η-C5H4CH3)

Syntheses and crystal structures of [^tBu₃SbCr(CO)₅] (1), [^tBu₃BiM(CO)₅] [M = Cr (2), W (3)] and [^tBu₃BiMnCp′(CO)₂] (4) (Cp′ = η⁵-C₅H₄CH₃) are reported.     

Structural and bonding aspects of molybdenum tricarbonyl complexes of 2,4,6-tritertiarybutyl-1,3,5-triphosphabenzene,P3C3But3 and some λ3,λ3,λ5- and λ3,λ5,λ5-alkylated derivatives

The molecular structure of the previously reported compound [Mo(CO)₃(η⁶-P₃C₃Bu^t₃)] has been determined by a single-crystal X-ray diffraction study. Syntheses and molecular structures are also described for the structurally related compounds [Mo(CO)₃(η⁵-P₃C₃Bu^t₃)(Me)(Buⁿ)], [Mo(CO)₃(η⁵-P₃C₃Bu^t₃)(H)(Buⁿ)] and [Mo(CO)₃(η⁴-P₃C₃Bu^t₃(Me)(Buⁿ)(H)(O)Li(THF)₃]. Density functional calculations at the B3LYP/cc-pVDZ(-PP) and BP86/cc-pVDZ(-PP) levels have been carried out on the above complexes and the nature of the bonding between the different rings and molybdenum is discussed. ³¹P NMR spectroscopic evidence is presented for the existence of the novel complex [Mo(CO)₃(η⁶-P₃C₃Bu^t₃)PtCl₂(PEt₃)] in which the triphosphabenzene ring acts as an overall 8-electron donor to the two metal centres.     

Metal catalysed Brooke rearrangement of 3-Halo-1-(trimethylsilyl) propan-2-one (Halo = Cl or Br)

The complexes [IrH(CO)(PPh₃)₃], trans-[IrCI(CO)- (PPh₃)₂], [RhH(PPh₃)₄], [Pd(PPh₃)₄], [Pt(trans-stilbene)(PPh₃)₂] and [Pt(η³-CH₂-COCH₂)-(PPh₃)₂] catalyse the rearrangement of Me₃SiCH₂C(O)CH₂Cl to CH₂?C(OSiMe₃)-CH₂Cl.     

Alkoxide attack at carbonyl and hydrosulphide attack at isocyanide in the mixed carbonyl-isocyanide cation [OsCl(CO)2(CNR)(PPh3)2]+. A new synthesis of π-bound isothiocyanate (RNCS) complexes

[OsCl(CO)₂(CNR)(PPh₃)₂]⁺ (R = p-tolyl) reacts with OMe^? to give OsCl(CO₂Me)(CO)(CNR)(PPh₃)₂ but reaction with SH^? produces the π-bound p-tolylisothiocyanate complex, Os(η²-SCNR)(CO)₂(PPh₃)₂, which can be protonated or methylated at N to yield complexes containing bidentate thiocarboxamido-ligands.     

The Complexed 1,3‐Diphospha‐2‐Arsaallyl Radical and Its Cationic and Anionic Derivatives

Photolysis of [Cp*As{W(CO)₅}₂] ( 1 a ) in the presence of Mes*P?PMes* (Mes*=2,4,6‐tri‐tert‐butylphenyl) leads to the novel 1,3‐diphospha‐2‐arsaallyl radical [(CO)₅W(μ,η²:η¹‐P₂AsMes*₂)W(CO)₄] ( 2 a ). The frontier orbitals of the radical 2 a are indicative of a stable π‐allylic system that is only marginally influenced by the d orbitals of the two tungsten atoms. The SOMO and the corresponding spin density distribution of the radical 2 a show that the unpaired electron is preferentially located at the two equivalent terminal phosphorus atoms, which has been confirmed by EPR spectroscopy. The protonated derivative of 2 a , the complex [(CO)₅W(μ,η²:η¹‐P₂As(H)Mes*₂)W(CO)₄] ( 6 a ) is formed during chromatographic workup, whereas the additional products [Mes*P?PMes*{W(CO)₅}] as the Z‐isomer ( 3 ) and the E‐isomer ( 4 ), and [As₂{W(CO)₅}₃] ( 5 ) are produced as a result of a decomposition reaction of radical 2 a . Reduction of radical 2 a yields the stable anion [(CO)₅W(μ,η²:η¹‐P₂AsMes*₂)W(CO)₄]^? in 7 a , whereas upon oxidation the corresponding cationic complex [(CO)₅W(μ,η²:η¹‐P₂AsMes*₂)W(CO)₄][SbF₆] ( 8 a ) is formed, which is only stable at low temperatures in solution. Compounds 2 a , 7 a , and 8 a represent the hitherto elusive complexed redox congeners of the diphospha‐arsa‐allyl system. The analogous oxidation of the triphosphaallyl radical [(CO)₅W(μ,η²:η¹‐ P₃Mes*₂)W(CO)₄] ( 2 b ) also leads to an allyl cation, which decomposes under CH activation to the phosphine derivative [(CO)₅W{μ,η²:η¹‐P₃(Mes*)(C₅H₂tBu₂C(CH₃)₂CH₂)}W(CO)₄] ( 9 ), in which a CH bond of a methyl group of the Mes* substituent has been activated. All new products have been characterized by NMR spectrometry and IR spectroscopy, and compounds 2 a , 3 , 6 a , 7 a , and 9 by X‐ray diffraction analysis.