A series of square-planar
complexes of platinum and palladium of the general formula MX2L2,
where M is Pt or Pd, X is Cl, Br or I, and L is EtPh2As
or PrPh2As, have been made. The platinum complexes (X = Cl or Br) react with the corresponding halogens to give
octahedral complexes of the type PtX4L2. The dichloro
complexes of platinum(II) react with carbon monoxide to give carbonyl complexes
of the type trans- [PtCl(CO)L2]+.
Structures have been assigned to all the compounds.
Asymmetric Synthesis of a Tertiary Arsine by Nucleophilic Addition to a Chiral Phosphine-Stabilized Arsenium Salt
