Abstract
Rh(PMe3)2(CO)Cl catalyzes the photochemical dehydrogenation of alkanes to yield alkenes. H2 is evolved or, in the presence of potential hydrogen acceptors such as t-butylethylene and styrene, hydrogen can be transferred to the olefins. The photokinetics and selectivity of the dehydrogenation reactions have been investigated. Both reactions proceed via a single photochemical step, photoextrusion of carbon monoxide from Rh(PMe3)2(CO)Cl. Study of the transfer-dehydrogenation, particularly of the product ratio (H2 : hydrogenated acceptor), reveals aspects of the dehydrogenation mechanism including steps subsequent to the turnover-limiting step.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 179-192 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Coordination Chemistry Reviews |
| Volume | 97 |
| Issue number | C |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 1990 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry
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Maguire, J. A., Boese, W. T., Goldman, M. E., & Goldman, A. S. (1990). Mechanism of the photochemical dehydrogenation and transfer-dehydrogenation of alkanes catalyzed by trans-Rh(PMe3)2(CO)Cl. Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 97(C), 179-192. https://doi.org/10.1016/0010-8545(90)80088-B