Abstract
Ligand substitution of PPh3 for CO in the asymmetric square-planar β-diketonato complex [Rh(PhCOCHCOCH2CH 3)(CO)2] leads to formation of the monosubstituted [Rh(PhCOCHCOCH2CH3)(CO)(PPh3)] product. Two geometrical product isomers are possible, which unexpectedly crystallize in the same crystal lattice. DFT calculations of the substitution reaction support a two-step mechanism, involving temporary dissociation of a β-diketonato ligand and formation of a square-planar intermediate. Analysis of the mechanisms involved in product isomerization suggests several noncatalyzed and solvent-assisted interconversion pathways.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2446-2458 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Organometallics |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 14 Jun 2010 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry