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Imine Metathesis by Silica-Supported Catalysts Using the Methodology of Surface Organometallic Chemistry
Published on: October 18, 2019
N-N splitting of a functionalized mu-eta1:eta2 coordinated N2 ligand leading to a micro-nitrido micro-imido core:
Felix Studt1, Bruce A Mackay, Michael D Fryzuk
1Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Christian Albrechts Universität Kiel, Ohlshausenstr. 40, 24098 Kiel, Germany.
Abstract:
Silylation of a dinuclear tantalum complex containing a side-on end-on coordinated dinitrogen ligand initiates a sequence of reactions ultimately leading to a bis(micro-imido) structure. DFT is employed to determine the energetics of the entire reaction cascade. Particular emphasis is put on the unprecedented N-N cleavage reaction of the functionalized, micro-eta1:eta2 coordinated dinitrogen ligand. A mechanism for this reaction is derived theoretically and the corresponding transition state is determined.
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