The Characterisation and Reactivity of a Rh III η ¹ -σ-Alkane Complex and the Role of a Structurally Responsive Phosphine Ligand in Solid-State Molecular Organometallic Chemistry

Joe Goodall; M. Arif Sajjad; Samantha Kathleen Furfari; Theo S Hatcher; Andrew S Weller; Stuart Alan Macgregor; Jason M. Lynam; Mark R Warren; Samuel J. Page; Graham J. Tizzard; Kris Mark Altus

doi:10.1039/d6sc02133f

January 1, 2026Chemical ScienceOpen Access

The Characterisation and Reactivity of a Rh III η ¹ -σ-Alkane Complex and the Role of a Structurally Responsive Phosphine Ligand in Solid-State Molecular Organometallic Chemistry

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This research aims to investigate the reactivity and properties of a rhodium complex with a specific phosphine ligand.
Combined experimental and computational techniques.
Studied single-crystal to single-crystal addition of H2 to a rhodium complex.
Analyzed the role of phosphine ligand in the reactivity of the complex.
Confirmed the formation of a Rh(III) η1-σ-alkane complex after H2 addition.
Demonstrated the influence of the structurally responsive phosphine ligand on reactivity.
Provided insights into solid-state molecular organometallic chemistry dynamics.

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Experimental and computational study characterizes H2 addition in organometallic chemistry, highlighting ligand roles.

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A combined experimental and computational study on the single-crystal to single-crystal addition of H2 to [Rh(2-dtbpb)(NBD)][BArF4] [dtbpb = tBu2P(CH2)4PtBu2, NBD = norbornadiene, ArF = 3,5-C6H3(CF3)2] to give the Rh(III) 1--alkane...

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Goodall et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69edabb84a46254e215b3a05 https://doi.org/10.1039/d6sc02133f

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