Abstract
The kinetics and mechanisms of propadiene polymerization under the influence of [Rh(CO)2Cl]2, Rh(CO)2P(C6H5)3Cl, Rh(CO)3Cl are reported. The reaction rates are first-order in Rh(CO)2P(C6H5)3Cl and Rh(CO)3Cl and half-order in [Rh(CO)2Cl]2. They are second-order in the substrate for Rh(CO)3Cl and [Rh(CO)2Cl]2 and first-order for Rh(CO)2P(C6H5)3Cl. The data are interpreted in terms of a common intermediate mechanism. The formation of this common intermediate is the rate-determining step. A solvent effect is also discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3205-3213 |
Journal | Journal of Polymer Science: Polymer Chemistry Edition |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1973 |
Externally published | Yes |