Table 2.
Rates of reductive elimination of anilines (11e–g) from (POCOP)Ir(H)(NHAr) at 9°C in toluene.
| Ir(III) Complex | Concentration of C2H4, M | k, s−1 × 104 | average k, s−1 × 104 | ΔG‡ kcal/mol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.087 | 4.0 | |||
| 14e (0.022 M) | 4.2 | 20.8 | ||
| 0.28 | 4.4 | |||
| 0.022 | 3.0 | |||
| 14f (0.022 M) | 0.19 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 21.1 |
| 1.1 | 2.8 | |||
| 0.18 | 0.42 | |||
| 14g (0.036 M) | 0.45 | 22.1 | ||
| 0.34 | 0.47 | |||