Transition Metal Hydrides

Internationally renowned authors review recent advances in the understanding of the structure and reactivity of transition metal hydrides. This up-to-date analysis of transition metal hydrides examines the recent upsurge of experimental studies devoted to transition metal hydrides in both gas phase and solution. It also explores the recent emergence of new refinements in the methodologies and techniques used to delineate reaction mechanisms in solution.Ein Streifzug durch die neuesten Fortschritte im Verständnis der Struktur und Reaktivität von Übergangsmetallen. Experimentelle Daten und die Ergebnisse von Computersimulationen stellt das Autorenteam einander gegenüber. Der Leser erhält einen fundierten Eindruck über ein Gebiet, das für viele stöchiometrische und katalytische Prozesse der organischen Chemie von großer Bedeutung ist.
Das Werk ist ein hervorragendes Nachschlagewerk für Metallorganiker, Komplex- und Strukturchemiker und sollte in keiner Instituts- und Universitätsbibliothek fehlen. 1. Introduction to Transition Metal Hydrides

What is a Transition Metal Hydride?

Importance of Transition Metal Hydrides in Catalysis

Theoretical Approaches to Studying Metal Hydrides (DFT, MO Theory)

2. Electronic Structure and Bonding

Metal-Hydrogen Bond Character

Back-Donation and its Influence on Stability

Factors Affecting Hydride Stability (Metal Oxidation State, Ligand Effects)

3. Structural Features of Transition Metal Hydrides

Coordination Geometry and Hydride Position

X-ray Crystallography and Neutron Diffraction Studies

Spectroscopic Characterization (NMR, IR)

4. Formation of Transition Metal Hydrides Oxidative Addition of H2, Heterolytic Cleavage of H2, and Protonation of a Metal Complex.

5. Reactivity of Transition Metal Hydrides

Insertion Reactions (CO, Olefins)

Reductive Elimination

Hydrogen Transfer Reactions

Beta-Hydride Elimination

6. Catalytic Applications of Transition Metal Hydrides

Hydrogenation Reactions (Alkenes, Alkynes, Carbonyl Compounds)

Hydrosilylation

Hydroboration

Asymmetric Catalysis

7. Selected Case Studies The Wilkins on Catalyst (Rh-based), The Crabtree Catalyst (Ir-based), and Metal Hydrides in Polymerization Reactions.

8. Recent Advances and Future Directions Computational Modeling of Hydride Reactivity, Development of New Catalysts for Hydrogen Storage, and Biomimetic Hydride Transfer Systems.

A. Dedieu is the author of Transition Metal Hydrides, published by Wiley.