High resolution NMR studies of allylic derivatives of group IVB elements

The high resolution NMR spectra of certain Group IVB allyl compounds, FC₃M(CH₂)_nCHCH₂R′ (where R = Me, Et, Ph; R′ = H, Ph; M = Sn, Si, Ge; n = 1 or 2), have been studied in an attempt to detect manifestations of ground state p_πd_π overlap. Analyses, using sub-spectral techniques for ABMX₂ and ABX₂ systems, were confirmed using computer iteration methods. The emphasis has been placed here on the sensitivity of the coupling constants of the allyl group towards anticipated steric and electronic perturbation or towards the interaction between the Group IVB atom d orbitals and the olefinic p_π orbitals. Some ¹¹⁹Sn chemical shifts have also been recorded. The conclusions reached do not support the existence of ground state d_πp_π overlap in these compounds.