Interconversion of Quadruply and Quintuply Bonded Molybdenum Complexes by Reductive Elimination and Oxidative Addition of Dihydrogen

Abstract

Five plus H2 gives four: UV irradiation of a bis(amidinate) complex with a [(H)MoMo(H)] core induces reductive elimination of H2 and formation of a known quintuply bonded MoMo species (see scheme) that reacts back with H2 to restore [(H)MoMo(H)]. UV irradiation of the bis(hydride) species in benzene and toluene gives arene complexes in which the aromatic hydrocarbon bridges the molybdenum atoms. Dipp=2,6-diisopropylphenyl. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. 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.