Coexistence of Lewis Acid and Base Functions: A Generalized View of the Frustrated Lewis Pair Concept with Novel Implications for Reactivity

Author(s):  
Heinz Berke ◽  
Yanfeng Jiang ◽  
Xianghua Yang ◽  
Chunfang Jiang ◽  
Subrata Chakraborty ◽  
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Author(s):  
Frédéric-Georges Fontaine ◽  
Douglas W. Stephan

In this concept article, we consider the notion of ‘frustrated Lewis pairs’ (FLPs). While the original use of the term referred to steric inhibition of dative bond formation in a Lewis pair, work in the intervening decade demonstrates the limitation of this simplistic view. Analogies to known transition metal chemistry and the applications in other areas of chemistry are considered. In the light of these findings, we present reflections on the criteria for a definition of the term ‘frustrated Lewis pair’. Segregation of the Lewis acid and base and the kinetic nature of FLP reactivity are discussed. We are led to the conclusion that, while an all-inclusive definition of FLP is challenging, the notion of ‘FLP chemistry’ is more readily recognized. This article is part of the themed issue ‘Frustrated Lewis pair chemistry’.


2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-23
Author(s):  
Guniganti Balakishan ◽  
Gullapalli Kumaraswamy ◽  
Vykunthapu Narayanarao ◽  
Pagilla Shankaraiah

Abstract A Cu(II)-catalyzed Csp2-Se and Csp2-Sulfur bond formation was achieved with moderate to good yields without the aid of Lewis acid and base. The reaction is compatible with a wide range of heterocycles such as benzothiazole, thiazole, and imidazole. Also, this typical protocol is found to be active in thio-selenation via S-H activation. Additionally, we proposed a plausible mechanistic pathway involving Cu(III) putative intermediate.


2018 ◽  
Vol 303 ◽  
pp. 256-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takashi Kamachi ◽  
S.M.A. Hakim Siddiki ◽  
Yoshitsugu Morita ◽  
Md. Nurnobi Rashed ◽  
Kenichi Kon ◽  
...  

2013 ◽  
Vol 117 (24) ◽  
pp. 12661-12678 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaustava Bhattacharyya ◽  
Alon Danon ◽  
Baiju K.Vijayan ◽  
Kimberly A. Gray ◽  
Peter C. Stair ◽  
...  

2002 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shun-Ichi Murahashi ◽  
Hikaru Takaya ◽  
Takeshi Naota

Ruthenium, rhodium, iridium, and rhenium hydride complexes are highly useful redox Lewis acid and base catalysts. Various substrates bearing hetero atoms are activated by these catalysts and undergo reactions with either nucleophiles or electrophiles under neutral conditions. These types of catalytic reactions are described together with their application to the preparation of various biologically active compounds.


1977 ◽  
Vol 8 (37) ◽  
pp. no-no
Author(s):  
A. F. FAHMY ◽  
G. HOSNI ◽  
H. ABDEL FADEEL

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