Abstract
Zirconaziridinium ions [Cp2Zr(η2-CH2NR2]+ can potentially activate H2 by two routes: σ-bond metathesis, or FLP reactivity. We show here that Zr-C hydrogenolysis by σ-bond metathesis precedes and enables subsequent heterolytic H2 cleavage by FLP pathways. DFT calculations show the involvement of transition states with approximately linear N···H···H and bent Zr···H···H arrangements without any direct Zr-amine interaction.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2542-2545 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 56 |
Issue number | 17 |
Early online date | 17 Jan 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 28 Feb 2020 |
Keywords
- CHEMISTRY
- COMPLEXES
- DIHYDROGEN
- HYDROGENATION
- INSERTION
- METAL
- SELF-AGGREGATION TENDENCY
- ZIRCONOCENE HYDRIDES
Profiles
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Manfred Bochmann
- School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology - Emeritus Professor
- Chemistry of Light and Energy - Member
- Chemistry of Materials and Catalysis - Member
Person: Honorary, Research Group Member