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Structure of propene in heterogeneous catalysis. II. Isomerization of propene by atomic nickel and magnesium

Journal Article · · J. Catal.; (United States)
Unstable ..pi..-propane-metal complexes are formed when excess propene is co-condensed with atomic nickel or magnesium. During the formation and decomposition of these complexes, the ligand undergoes a double-bond isomerization by a 1,3-hydrogen shift. Infrared and mass spectroscopic data from CD/sub 3/CHVertical BarCH/sub 2//metal complexes show metal-induced, sequential, intramolecular, hydrogen exchange reactions: CD/sub 3/CHVertical BarCH/sub 2/ ..-->.. CH/sub 2/DCHVertical BarCD/sub 2/ ..-->.. cis-CHD/sub 2/CDVertical BarCHD ..-->.. trans-CHD/sub 2/CHVertical BarCHD. No ..pi..-allyl species is observed during these reactions. The low decomposition temperatures of ..pi..-propene-nickel and -magnesium complexes (both about -140/sup 0/C) and the low isomerization activation energies (less than approx.0.5 kcal/mol) suggest direct formation of isomerization products from the ..pi..-propene without the intervention of any allyl intermediates. The ..pi..-propene may also be the only surface species necessary to acccount for the products in isomerization, hydrogen exchange, and hydrogenation reactions of propene on zinc oxide catalyst.
Research Organization:
The Pennsylvania State Univ., Univ. Park
OSTI ID:
6786205
Journal Information:
J. Catal.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Catal.; (United States) Vol. 74:1; ISSN JCTLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English