Transition metal σ-borane complexes

Zhenyang Lin*

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Abstract

A variety of structural types of transition metal complexes containing σ-borane ligands are reviewed. Their structure and bonding are discussed. Compared with other types of σ-complexes, σ-borane complexes display quite different structural and bonding properties because of the electron unsaturated boron center in the σ-borane ligands in the precoordination state. The availability of an sp3-hybridized orbital at the boron center allows stronger back-donation interaction without breaking the coordinated B-H bond. The role played by σ-borane complexes in hydroboration and borylation reactions has also been reviewed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationContemporary Metal Boron Chemistry I
Subtitle of host publicationBorylenes, Boryls, Borane IF-Complexes, and Borohydrides
Pages123-148
Number of pages26
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008

Publication series

NameStructure and Bonding
Volume130
ISSN (Print)0081-5993
ISSN (Electronic)1616-8550

Keywords

  • Borylation
  • Hydroboration
  • Structure and bonding
  • σ-Borane complexes

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