Chemistry Department, University College, Galway Ireland
Abstract:
Complexes having the formula C5Me5Fe(CO)-η4-diene]+ BF4− have been prepared by reaction of C5Me5Fe(CO)2THF]+BF4− with a range of dienes. A Brönsted plot derived from the rates of addition of amine nucleophiles suggests an essentially “soft” nature for the complexes diene.