Abstract
Rhodium-copper “clusters” supported on Aerosil 200 were prepared from spectroscopically monitored solutions of anion precursors and from support which had been subjected to a severe heat treatment. Reaction of n-pentane and of neohexane in a hydrogen flow on 90 Rh:10 Cu and 50 Rh:50 Cu at 473–623 K was predominantly by hydrogenolysis with relatively minor amounts (5–10%) of isomerization. The αβ-type hydrogenolysis of neohexane (to neopentane and methane) was not decreased on copper incorporation relative to αγ and αγ′, hydrogenolysis routes which are believed to require single metal atom sites only. This result suggests the possibility of a single metal atom site mechanism for the “αβ” process.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
