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Title: Directed C–H activation with iron carbene complexes
The reactivity of PCcarbeneP iron carbenes, was investigated toward imines, ketones, diazenes, 2-vinylpyridine, and 8-methylquinoline, revealing the directed activation of aryl, vinyl, or benzyl C–H bonds by 1,2-addition across the iron-carbene bond.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2102517
PAR ID:
10573524
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
Royal Society of Chemistry
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers
Volume:
11
Issue:
17
ISSN:
2052-1553
Page Range / eLocation ID:
5579 to 5586
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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