The direct conversion of synthesis gas into ethylene glycol catalysed by RhX(CO)L2[X = anionic ligand, L = P(cyclo-C6H11)3 or PPri3]
Abstract
Higher catalytic activities have been found for RhX(CO)L2 complexes compared to the Rh4(CO)12–L system (molar ratio L:Rh 2:1) for the formation of ethylene glycol from synthesis gas.