Evidence for methane {sigma}-complexes in reductive elimination reactions from Tp{prime}Rh(L)(CH{sub 3})H
- Univ. of Rochester, NY (United States). Dept. of Chemistry
Two sets of experiments are describes that provide indirect evidence for the involvement of alkane {sigma}-complexes in oxidative addition/reductive elimination reactions of Tp{prime}Rh(L)(R)H complexes (Tp{prime} = tris-3,5-dimethylpyrazolylborate, L = CNCH{sub 2}CMe{sub 3}). First, the methyl deuteride complex Tp{prime}Rh(L)(CH{sub 3})D is observed to rearrange to Tp{prime}Rh(L)(CH{sub 2}D)H prior to loss of CH{sub 3}D. Similarly, Tp{prime}Rh(L)(CD{sub 3})H rearranges to Tp{prime}Rh(L)(CD{sub 2}H)D prior to loss of CD{sub 3}H. Second, the rate of elimination of methane from Tp{prime}Rh(L)(CH{sub 3})H in benzene/perfluorobenzene solvent mixtures is found to be dependent upon the concentration of benzene, indicating an associative component to the reductive elimination of methane. Both of these processes, and their rates, are accommodated by the reversible formation of alkane {sigma}-complexes prior to dissociation of alkane.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-86ER13569
- OSTI ID:
- 684320
- Journal Information:
- Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol. 121, Issue 16; Other Information: PBD: 28 Apr 1999
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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