Dispersion forces play a role in (Me2IPr)Fe(NAd)R2 (Ad = adamantyl; R = neoPe, 1-nor) insertions and Fe–R bond dissociation enthalpies (BDEs)†‡
Abstract
The effects of dispersion on migratory insertion reactions and related iron–carbon bond dissociation energies pertaining to (Me2IPr)FeR2 (R = neoPe, 1-nor), and the conversion of (Me2IPr)Fe(NAd)R2 to (Me2IPr)Fe{N(Ad}R)R are investigated via calculations and structural comparisons. Dispersion appears to be an underappreciated, major contributor to common structure and reactivity relationships.
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