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metal phosphine complexes
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Metal phosphine complex
In
chemistry
phosphines
are
L-type ligands
. They are used as ligands for many
metal complexes
. Perhaps the most popular phosphine
ligand
used is
triphenylphosphine
, a shelf-stable solid that undergoes oxidation in air relatively slowly. Unlike most
metal ammine complexes
, metal phosphine complexes tend to be
lipophilic
, displaying good
solubility
in
organic solvents
. They also are compatible with metals in multiple
oxidation states
. Because of these two features, metal phosphine complexes are useful in
homogeneous catalysis
. Prominent examples of metal phosphine complexes include
Wilkinson's catalyst
(Rh(PPh
3
)
3
Cl),
Grubbs' catalyst
, and
tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0)
.
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