Gregory C. Welch, Douglas W. Stephan
Abstract
The facile heterolytic cleavage of H 2 is readily achieved at room temperature by the cooperative action of the Lewis acidic borane and Lewis basic phosphine, where the steric congestion precludes quenching of the acid and base via adduct formation.
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The facile heterolytic cleavage of H 2 is readily achieved at room temperature by the cooperative action of the Lewis acidic borane and Lewis basic phosphine, where the steric congestion precludes quenching of the acid and base via adduct formation.
Key concepts: Heterolysis, Chemistry, Boranes, Steric effects, Frustrated Lewis pair, Borane, Adduct, Cleavage (geology)