Abstract
A series of six disilyl complexes of the general type (η5-C5H5)Fe(CO)2Si2Ph3-nMe2+n representing three isomeric pairs, have been synthesized and characterized. Photolysis of each complex leads to the formation of a series of monosilyl complexes (η5-C5H5)Fe(CO)2Si2Ph3-nMen via a silylene expulsion process. The product distribution from photolysis of the isomeric pairs validates a mechanism involving intermediacy of dynamically equilibrating silyl(silylene) complexes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4482-4485 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Volume | 111 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |