Double single-crystal-to-single-crystal transformation and small-molecule activation in rhodium NHC complexes

Olena V. Zenkina, Eric C. Keske, Ruiyao Wang, Cathleen M. Crudden*

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Abstract

Three gases, one crystal: Rhodium NHC complexes undergo back-to-back single-crystal-to-single-crystal transformations by selective nonreversible ligand exchange reactions (see picture). Slow diffusion of O2 converts a dinitrogen complex into a dioxygen complex, and CO subsequently replaces O2.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8100-8104
Number of pages5
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume50
Issue number35
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Aug 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • N-heterocyclic carbenes
  • X-ray diffraction
  • hydrides
  • rhodium
  • single-crystal reactions

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