[3 + 2] versus [2 + 2] Addition: A Density Functional Theory Study on the Mechanistic Aspects of Transition Metal-Assisted Formation of 1,2-Dinitrosoalkanes

<div>Free energy profile for the [3 + 2] and [2 + 2] addition reaction between CpRh(NO)<sub>2</sub> and ethylene. Relative energies in kcal mol<sup>−1</sup>. All bond distances are measured in Å.</div>

Journal of Chemistry

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Figure 2: [3 + 2] versus [2 + 2] Addition: A Density Functional Theory Study on the Mechanistic Aspects of Transition Metal-Assisted Formation of 1,2-Dinitrosoalkanes 

Figure 2 | [3 + 2] versus [2 + 2] Addition: A Density Functional Theory Study on the Mechanistic Aspects of Transition Metal-Assisted Formation of 1,2-Dinitrosoalkanes 