Covers main organometallic reactions and factors driving them, with exercises predicting reaction products.
Discusses metal carbonyls and their applications in catalysis and chemical reactions, including the introduction of metal carbines and their significance in synthetic chemistry.
Covers carbenes and carbynes, including their definitions, preparation, structure, bonding, and applications in catalysis.
Explores asymmetric catalysis, umpolung, and selectivity models in various catalytic reactions, offering insights into the future of this field.
Delves into the detailed reaction mechanism of hydrogenation, emphasizing Wilkinson's catalyst and the impact of ligand design.
