OR or OOR? The oxygenation of ZntBu2 in the presence of donor ligands demonstrates the tendency of zinc dialkyls to undergo oxidation of only one ZnC bond under controlled conditions (see scheme). The formation of alkoxide or peroxide species is influenced by the type of donor ligand employed, and these divergent pathways offer a glimpse into the general mechanism of dioxygen activation.
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