Submitted by Maggie Geselbracht / Reed College on Wed, 04/02/2008 - 01:24
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Description
This paper describes the synthesis and characterization of the fluoro analogue of Wilkinson's catalyst [(Ph3P)3RhF]. The fluorine for chlorine switch causes an interesting change in the reactivity, promoting activation of C-Cl bonds in chloroarenes. Discussion of this paper nicely pairs with the chemistry of Wilkinson's catalyst, highlighting periodic trends in bonding and reactivity.
Implementation Notes
Students are asked to read the paper and answer the discussion questions before coming to class. These questions serve as a useful and hopefully accessible point to begin discussion of the paper.
Time Required
50 minutes
Evaluation
Evaluation Methods
Student performance on the discussion questions is assessed.
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