文摘
The complexes [OsHCl(鈮Ph)(IPr)(PR3)]OTf (IPr = 1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazolylidene; OTf = CF3SO3; PR3 = PiPr3 (1), PPh3 (2)) react with NaBH4 in tetrahydrofuran to give OsH2Cl(畏2-H-BCH2Ph)(IPr)(PR3) (PR3 = PiPr3 (3), PPh3 (4)). The mechanism of addition has been studied by means of isotopic labeling experiments and DFT calculations. The results indicate that the boron ligand is generated by hydroboration of the Os鈮 triple bond of 1 and 2 and subsequent B鈥揌 bond activation of the resulting alkylborane. The original hydride ligand does not participate in the hydroboration process. However, it plays a secondary role in the B鈥揌 bond activation.