2,5-Di-(tert-butyl)phospholyl sandwich complexes containing group 14 elements (Ge, Sn, Pb). Synthesis, molecular structure, and ring transfer chemistry of [M(PC₄H₂Bu^t₂)₂] (M= Sn, Pb)

Abstract

Structurally characterised tin and lead sandwich compounds are shown to contain aromatic phospholyl ligands which can be transferred to rhodium and iridium centres under mild conditions.

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