A Proton-Triggered Cascade Reaction Involving a Heavy p-Block Multiple Bond: Transformation of the Diphosphene C5Me5P=PC5Me5 into the Cationic Cage [C10Me10P2H](+)

Presly, O. C., Davin, T. J., Green, M., Kilby, R. J., Mansell, S. M., McGrady, J. E. and Russell, C. A. (2008) A Proton-Triggered Cascade Reaction Involving a Heavy p-Block Multiple Bond: Transformation of the Diphosphene C5Me5P=PC5Me5 into the Cationic Cage [C10Me10P2H](+). European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry(29), pp. 4511-4515. (doi: 10.1002/ejic.200800766)

Abstract

Protonation of one of the phosphorus centers of the diphosphene C5Me5P=PC5Me5 triggers a remarkable cascade reaction leading to the direct formation of a C10P2 cage. Calculations suggest that the key mechanistic feature is the proximity of a C=C pi-system to a developing positive charge on one of the phosphorus centers. .

• Item Type: Articles
• Keywords: BEAM BENZENE BOND CAGE Cage compounds CASCADE CO COULOMB EXPLOSION COVARIANCE GENERATION Heavy p-block multiple bonds IONS PHOSPHORUS PULSE TRANSFORMATION
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: McGrady, Prof John
• Authors: Presly, O. C., Davin, T. J., Green, M., Kilby, R. J., Mansell, S. M., McGrady, J. E., and Russell, C. A.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
• Journal Name: European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry
• ISSN: 1434-1948