Abstract
Whilst the spotlight has been on the synthesis and reactivity of the heavier alkyne analogues (LEEL, E = Si–Pb) in regards to low-oxidation state group 14 chemistry, the reactivity of heavier carbene analogues (L2E:) has also seen considerable interest. Specifically, small-molecule activation in the context of catalysis has seen much attention. Advances in the area of small-molecule activation by group 14 element(II) complexes will be discussed herein, followed by our efforts in this regard toward their applications in efficient, well defined catalytic regimes.
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Hadlington, T.J. (2017). Stoichiometric Reactivity and Catalytic Applications of Heavier Tetrylene Derivatives. In: On the Catalytic Efficacy of Low-Oxidation State Group 14 Complexes. Springer Theses. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-51807-7_5
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