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Metal clusters in catalysis VIII Reduction of triple bonds

1976; Wiley; Volume: 85; Issue: 7 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/bscb.19760850701

0037-9646

E. L. Muetterties, Spencer T. Olin,

Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction

Abstract Reduction of triple bonds in simple molecules remains a relatively difficult, yet very important, type of transformation. The scientific challenge is a catalytic demonstration of this reaction paradigm with molecules like N 2 , CO, RCN, RNC, RN 2 + , and RCCR. Presented in a structural and electronic rationale is a potential solution to the challenge with metal cluster catalysts. Relationships of the rationale to metal surface and metalloenzyme reactions are discussed. Basic structural forms considered in the context of bond order reduction and resultant ease of reduction (hydrogenation) are: magnified image .