Synthesis, characterization and C–H activation reactivity of bis(ethylene) boratabenzene rhodium complexesElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available. Complete details for experimental procedures. See http://www.rsc.org/suppdata/cc/b0/b009246k/
Abstract
Reaction of Li[C5H5B–Ph] with
[RhCl(C2H4)2]2 gives
[C5H5B–Ph]Rh(C2H4)2
1 in 91% yield; similarly,
Li[C5H5B–NMe2] with
[RhCl(C2H4)2]2 gives
[C5H5B–NMe2]Rh(C2H4
)2 2 in 85% yield; single crystal