Abstract
The Hammett reaction constant for the reaction of the terminal phosphinidene complex [Ph—P=W(CO)5], as generated from the appropriate 7-phosphanorbornadiene complex, toward styrenes is reported and compared to those of “free” carbenes. The mild electrophilicity supports the unencumbered carbene-like nature of the phosphinidene complex and suggests a concerted addition to olefins with a slightly polar transition state.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1875-1876 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Organometallics |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Aug 1988 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry