Oxidative addition and C-H activation chemistry with a PNP pincer-ligated cobalt complex

Scott P. Semproni, Crisita Carmen Hojilla Atienza, Paul J. Chirik

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Abstract

The bis(phosphino)pyridine (PNP) cobalt(i) methyl complex, ( iPrPNP)CoCH3 is a rich platform for the oxidative addition of non-polar reagents such as H2, the C-H bonds of arenes and terminal alkynes. Rare examples of hexacoordinate cobalt(iii) compounds including a trihydride, a bis(acetylide) hydride and a trimethyl complex have been isolated and two examples structurally characterized. These findings demonstrate that when placed in an appropriately strong ligand field, two-electron oxidative addition chemistry is possible with first row transition metals.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1956-1960
Number of pages5
JournalChemical Science
Volume5
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2014

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Chemistry

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