Abstract
The reaction of the silica-supported complex (≡SiO)(≡ SiOX)Rh(η3-C3H5)2, where X is H or Si, with excess PiPr3 leads to the formation of the chemisorbed bis(phosphine) Rh(I) complex [≡SiORh(PiPr 3)2]x, proposed to be dimeric (x = 2) on the basis of the 31P MAS NMR spectrum. The phosphine complex irreversibly binds H2 to give a hydride complex, ≡SiORh(P iPr3)2(H)2, characterized by IR and 31P MAS NMR spectroscopy as well as D-exchange. The coordinatively unsaturated hydride complex is inferred to be the active site for hydrogenation of olefins under mild conditions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 457-463 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical |
Volume | 204-205 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 15 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Catalysis
- Olefin hydrogenation
- Silica
- Surface organometallic chemistry
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Process Chemistry and Technology
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry