Hydrogermylation initiated by trialkylborohydrides: a living anionic mechanism
Maciej Zaranek, Mateusz Nowicki, Piotr Andruszak, Marcin Hoffmann, Piotr Pawluć
Abstract
A trialkylborohydide-initiated hydrogermylation of aromatic alkenes is reported along with a DFT-supported mechanism following the course of a ‘living’ process.
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ChemistryHydrosilylationSelectivityMechanism (biology)IonGermanideCombinatorial chemistryPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysisPhilosophyGermaniumEpistemologySiliconOrganoboron and organosilicon chemistryCoordination Chemistry and OrganometallicsOrganometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis