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Abstract
The hydride complex [Ru(IPr) 2(CO)H][BAr F 4], 1, reacts with InMe 3 with loss of CH 4 to form [Ru(IPr) 2(CO)(InMe)(Me)][BAr F 4], 4, featuring an unsupported Ru−In bond with unsaturated Ru and In centres. 4 reacts with H 2 to give [Ru(IPr) 2(CO)(η 2-H 2)(InMe)(H)][BAr F 4], 5, while CO induces formation of the indyl complex [Ru(IPr) 2(CO) 3(InMe 2)][BAr F 4], 7. These observations highlight the ability of Me to shuttle between Ru and In centres and are supported by DFT calculations on the mechanism of formation of 4 and its reactions with H 2 and CO. An analysis of Ru-In bonding in these species is also presented. Reaction of 1 with GaMe 3 also involves CH 4 loss but, in contrast to its In congener, sees IPr transfer from Ru to Ga to give a gallyl complex featuring an η 6 interaction of one aryl substituent with Ru.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1732-1738 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Chemistry - A European Journal |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 7 |
Early online date | 4 Jan 2018 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2018 |
Keywords
- density functional calculations
- gallium
- heterometallic complexes
- indium
- ruthenium
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Organic Chemistry
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Catalytic Functionalisation of Aromatic Fluorocarbons
Whittlesey, M. (PI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
24/07/12 → 22/01/16
Project: Research council
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Avance III 500 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer (9West)
Material and Chemical Characterisation (MC2)Facility/equipment: Equipment
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Raman confocal microscope RENISHAM INVIA
Material and Chemical Characterisation (MC2)Facility/equipment: Equipment