Carbene Transfer between Transition-Metal Ions

Abstract

A carbene transfer reaction between transition-metal complexes is reported. Carbene complexes of Pd(II), Pt(II), Rh(I), and Au(I) are formed via the reaction = W, Mo, Cr; R = Et, allyl) with (PhCN)2PdCl2, (PhCN)2PtCl2, [(CO)2RhCl]2, and (Me2S)AuCl. The complexes prepared in high yields via a carbene transfer pathway. The X-ray structures (4) are reported.