For each pair of complexes given below predict which will be more reactive towards oxidative addition of H2. Justify you
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 6:21 am
For each pair of complexes given below predict which will be
more reactive towards oxidative addition of
H2.
Justify your answers.
(dppe =
Ph2PCH2CH2PPh2
; dmpe =
Me2PCH2CH2PMe2 )
RhCl(PPh3)3 or
RhCl(CO)(PPh3)2
RhCl(CO)(PPh3)2 or
IrCl(CO)(PPh3)2
IrCl(CO)(PPh3)2 or
IrBr(CO)(PPh3)2
more reactive towards oxidative addition of
H2.
Justify your answers.
(dppe =
Ph2PCH2CH2PPh2
; dmpe =
Me2PCH2CH2PMe2 )
RhCl(PPh3)3 or
RhCl(CO)(PPh3)2
RhCl(CO)(PPh3)2 or
IrCl(CO)(PPh3)2
IrCl(CO)(PPh3)2 or
IrBr(CO)(PPh3)2