Activation of P5R5 (R = Ph, Et) by a Rh-β-diketiminate complex†
Abstract
(NacNac)Rh(C8H14)(N2) reacts with P5R5 to give complexes of formula (NacNac)Rh(P5R5) (R = Ph, Et); in the former species inversion of a P atom of P5Ph5 allows coordination to a Rh(I) centre, whereas in the later species a P–P bond undergoes oxidative addition to give a formally Rh(III) species.