Absence of common five-co-ordinate intermediates in the induced reactions of some cobalt(III)–acido complexes
Abstract
The stereochemistry of the aqua and hydroxo products fromed in the induced aquation (Hg2+, Ag+, NO+) and base hydrolysis reactions of anti-p, syn-p, and s-[Co(Metren)NH3X]n+ ions (n= 2 or 3; tren = 2,2′,2″-triaminotriethylamine; X = Cl, Br, N3, NH3; p = primary, s = secondary) show a dependence on leaving group, type of reaction, and reactant stereochemistry, thereby eliminating the formation of common intermediates.