Theoretical aspects of homogeneous catalysis
Subtitle: applications of ab initio molecular orbital theory
By: edited by Piet W.N.M. van Leeuwen and Keiji Morokuma and Joop H. van Lenthe.
Contributors: Leeuwen, P. W. N. M. van; Morokuma, K. 1934-; Lenthe, Joop H. van
Series: Catalysis by metal complexes ;; v. 18
Publisher: Kluwer Academic
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Dordrecht; Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 217
Subjects: Catalysis
Description: This publication is the first to present the quantitative application of quantum chemistry to organometallic reactions. Great progress has been made in recent years in the calculation of transition states of organometallic conversions in both homo- and heterogeneous catalysis. This volume, which contains seven contributions by leading scientists, deals with key reactions of homogeneous catalysis including oxidative addition, migratory insertions, 2+2 additions, the Wacker reaction, and epoxidation.

The book provides experimental chemists with an up-to-date overview of the state of the art in this field, and will stimulate an adjustment of views previously based on semiempirical calculations. Audience: Researchers and advanced graduate students whose work involves organometallics and catalysis.
Notes: Includes index.