Zn-Promoted C–H Reductive Elimination and H<sub>2</sub> Activation via a Dual Unsaturated Heterobimetallic Ru–Zn Intermediate
Fedor M. Miloserdov, Nasir A. Rajabi, John P. Lowe, Mary F. Mahon, Stuart A. Macgregor, Michael K. Whittlesey
Abstract
and this operational "dual unsaturation" highlights the ability of Zn to promote reductive elimination in these heterobimetallic systems. Calculations also highlight the ability of the heterobimetallic systems to stabilize developing protic character of the transferring hydrogen in the rate-limiting C-H reductive elimination transition states.
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ChemistryReductive eliminationAdductLigand (biochemistry)HydrideMedicinal chemistryReactivity (psychology)Elimination reactionRutheniumStereochemistryMetalCatalysisOrganic chemistryReceptorBiochemistryMedicinePathologyAlternative medicineCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisAsymmetric Hydrogenation and CatalysisOrganometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis