Ligand substitution reactions on metal clusters are often found to occur by associative mechanisms, and it is

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Ligand substitution reactions on metal clusters are often found to occur by associative mechanisms, and it is postulated that these occur by initial breaking of an M–M bond, thereby providing an open coordination site for the incoming ligand. If the proposed mechanism is applicable, which would you expect to undergo the fastest exchange with added 13CO, [Co4(CO)12] or [Ir4(CO)12]? Suggest an explanation.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9780198768128

7th Edition

Authors: Mark Weller, Tina Overton, Jonathan Rourke

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