Comment on the observation that addition of hydrogen gas to the complex trans-[W(CO) 3 (PCy 3 )

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Comment on the observation that addition of hydrogen gas to the complex trans-[W(CO)3(PCy3)2] (Cy = cyclohexyl) results in formation of two complexes that are in equilibrium with one another. One complex has the tungsten centre in a formal W(0) oxidation state while the other is in a formal W(II) oxidation state. Removal of the H2 atmosphere regenerates the starting material.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9780198768128

7th Edition

Authors: Mark Weller, Tina Overton, Jonathan Rourke

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