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Topic: How to do the mechanism for the reaction? RClC=O + Rh(PPh3)3Cl --> RCl  (Read 3665 times)

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RClC=O + Rh(PPh3)3Cl --> RCl

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this is not even a balanced reaction equation, let alone a coherent question. Please elaborate, balance and try again.

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Re: How to do the mechanism for the reaction? RClC=O + Rh(PPh3)3Cl --> RCl
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2011, 11:51:56 AM »
In this case Wilkinson’s catalyst (RhP3Cl) is a reagent and not a catalyst. 
Hints:  As with typical mechanisms that involve RhP3Cl there is initial
dissociation to “RhP2Cl” (14 e⁻?) + P.  The C-Cl bond is activated for ox-ad.
One on the products is RhP2(CO)Cl. 

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