Abstract
The mutual exchange of methyl groups of ethane molecules is catalyzed by a silica-supported tantalum hydride surface complex (see the schematic representation of the transition states). This process, which resembles degenerate olefin metathesis, is five times faster than the productive alkane metathesis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1952-1955 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 13-14 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 12 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Alkanes
- C-C activation
- Metathesis
- Surface chemistry
- Tantalum
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry