The aim of this investigation was to study model complexes containing strong p- ligands as potential nitrogen, oxygen and ligand transfer catalysts. Nitrido containing cyano complexes of group 6 to 8 metals were selected as potential nitrogen transfer catalysts. Solid state and solution studies, investigating different aspects of these systems, were performed. Finally, the knowledge on mechanistic studies were applied to selected examples of 1st generation Grubbs catalyst [Ru(=CR)(PX3)2Cl2] (=CR = carbene) to investigate olefin coordination and oxygen decomposition reactions (both involving strong p-interactions at the metal center thereof). / Prof. A. Roodt
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:2017 |
| Date | 19 May 2008 |
| Creators | Van der Westhuizen, Hendrik Johannes |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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