Organotransition metal chemistry: A mechanistic approach (Organometallic chemistry)

Organotransition Metal Chemistry: A Mechanistic Approach describes a mechanistic approach to the study of the chemistry of organotransition metals. Organotransition metals are discussed in relation to their reactions with specific functional groups or types of compounds rather than by metals. Topics covered include the formation of hydrogen and carbon bonds to transition metals; reactions of transition metal d- and p-bonded derivatives; and addition and elimination reactions of olefinic compounds. This book is comprised of 10 chapters and begins with a historical overview of organotransition metal chemistry, together with the unique chemistry of transition metals and mechanisms of ligand replacements. The following chapters discuss the methods of preparation of hydrido complexes and carbon-transition metal bonds; homogeneous hydrogenation reactions; isomerization, dimerization, oligomerization, and polymerization of olefins; and reactions of dienes, trienes, and tetraenes with transition metal compounds. Transition metal reactions with acetylenes and carbon monoxide as well as organic carbonyl compounds are also examined. This monograph should be of value to organic chemists as well as students and researchers of organic chemistry. Content: ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY: A Series of Monographs , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Dedication , Page v Preface , Pages xi-xii Chapter I - Historical and Chemical Background , Pages 1-25 Chapter II - The Formation of Hydrogen and Carbon Bonds to Transition Metals , Pages 26-44 Chapter III - Reactions of Transition Metal σ- and π-Bonded Derivatives , Pages 45-54 Chapter IV - Homogeneous Hydrogenation Reactions , Pages 55-75 Chapter V - Addition and Elimination Reactions of Olefinic Compounds , Pages 76-111 Chapter VI - Reactions of Dienes, Trienes, and Tetraenes with Transition Metal Compounds , Pages 112-166 Chapter VII - Transition Metal Reactions with Acetylenes , Pages 167-186 Chapter VIII - Mixed Olefin, Diene, and Acetylene Combination Reactions , Pages 187-200 Chapter IX - Reactions of Transition Metal Complexes with Carbon Monoxide and Organic Carbonyl Compounds , Pages 201-268 Chapter X - Dinitrogen, Dioxygen, Carbene, and Sulfur Dioxide Transition Metal Complexes , Pages 269-294 References , Pages 295-311 Author Index , Pages 313-327 Subject Index , Pages 328-338