Investigations on organogermanium compounds. XIV. Non-catalyzed redistribution reactions of alkylmono- and -polygermanes with germanium and tin tetrachloride
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A full report is given of studies into non-catalyzed redistribution reactions of alkylmono- and -polygermanes with germanium and tin tetrachloride resulting in the development of a fast, high-yield synthesis of alkylmono- and -polygermanes of the types R(R2Ge)nCl(n≧1) and Cl(R2Ge)nCl(n>1). The high selectivity of these reactions enables the facile preparation of mixed alkyl-substituted mono- and polygermanes. On the basis of observed substituent and solvent effects these reactions are concluded to proceed by an electrophilic substitution at carbon through transition states in which considerable charge separation has occurred.
TNO Identifier
227457
ISSN
0022328X
Source
Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 61(C), pp. 179-190.
Pages
179-190
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