Abstract

Proton and subsequent hydride abstraction from the bis(phenoxide) ligand of the trimethyltantalum(V) complex affords a cationic tantalum(V) carbene complex, in which two phenoxide groups are linked to the carbene center. The electrophilic nature of the carbene functionality is demonstrated by the reaction with PPh3.

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