Transition Metal Hydrides

Internationally renowned authors review recent advances in the understanding of the structure and reactivity of transition metal hydrides. This up-to-date analysis of transition metal hydrides examines the recent upsurge of experimental studies devoted to transition metal hydrides in both gas phase and solution. It also explores the recent emergence of new refinements in the methodologies and techniques used to delineate reaction mechanisms in solution.

1. Introduction to Transition Metal Hydrides What is a Transition Metal Hydride? Importance of Transition Metal Hydrides in Catalysis Theoretical Approaches to Studying Metal Hydrides (DFT, MO Theory) 2. Electronic Structure and Bonding Metal-Hydrogen Bond Character Back-Donation and its Influence on Stability Factors Affecting Hydride Stability (Metal Oxidation State, Ligand Effects) 3. Structural Features of Transition Metal Hydrides Coordination Geometry and Hydride Position X-ray Crystallography and Neutron Diffraction Studies Spectroscopic Characterization (NMR, IR) 4. Formation of Transition Metal Hydrides Oxidative Addition of H2, Heterolytic Cleavage of H2, and Protonation of a Metal Complex. 5. Reactivity of Transition Metal Hydrides Insertion Reactions (CO, Olefins) Reductive Elimination Hydrogen Transfer Reactions Beta-Hydride Elimination 6. Catalytic Applications of Transition Metal Hydrides Hydrogenation Reactions (Alkenes, Alkynes, Carbonyl Compounds) Hydrosilylation Hydroboration Asymmetric Catalysis 7. Selected Case Studies The Wilkins on Catalyst (Rh-based), The Crabtree Catalyst (Ir-based), and Metal Hydrides in Polymerization Reactions. 8. Recent Advances and Future Directions Computational Modeling of Hydride Reactivity, Development of New Catalysts for Hydrogen Storage, and Biomimetic Hydride Transfer Systems.