A Rhodium Complex with One Rh⋅⋅⋅CC and One Rh⋅⋅⋅HC Agostic Bond

Abstract

Hidden qualities: [Rh(PiPr3)(C14H16)][BArF4] (1; see picture of the cation; P violet, Rh olive green), which was synthesized by treatment of [RhCl(nbd)(PiPr3)] with Na[BArF4] (BArF4=B{C6H3(CF3)2}4) and norbornadiene (nbd) in fluorobenzene, contains an organic fragment derived from Binor-S as well as agostic Rh⋅⋅⋅CC and Rh⋅⋅⋅HC interactions. In solution, 1 undergoes rapid, reversible CC activation/reductive elimination. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2006/z503036_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.