Easy isomerisation of a metallocyclobutane complex, and its relevance to the mechanism of olefin metathesis
Abstract
The easy isomerisation of the metallocyclobutane complexes [[graphic omitted]H2)Cl2(py)2] and [[graphic omitted]H2)Cl2(py)2](py = pyridine) is demonstrated and the relevance to the mechanism of olefin metathesis is discussed.