Heterolytic Splitting of Hydrogen with Rhodium(<scp>I</scp>) Amides

Abstract

A split decision: Efficient heterolytic hydrogen splitting is achieved with novel tetracoordinate rhodium(I) amides. This reaction is reversible, and DFT calculations imply that the cleavage is a one-step process with a relatively low activation barrier. Ketones and imines are hydrogenated by the amide complexes without the need for further additives. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2005/z500773_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.