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Main Group Organometallics. Organometallic Compounds and Hydrides – A Comparison. The polarities and strengths of E-C and E-H bonds are similar in many cases – the most polar M-C bonds are for the s-block compounds and Al while the M-C of groups 14 are 15 have relatively low polarity.
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Organometallic Compounds and Hydrides – A Comparison • The polarities and strengths of E-C and E-H bonds are similar in many cases – the most polar M-C bonds are for the s-block compounds and Al while the M-C of groups 14 are 15 have relatively low polarity. • Some common reactivity.
Organometallic Compounds General • General classification scheme that suggests some chemical features. Electron deficient Electron precise Electron rich
Preparation of Organolithium Typically, lithium reagents are made from direct reaction with the metal or metallation: • metallation