The reaction of the carbene 1,2,2-trifluoroethylidene with Si–H and Si–halogen bonds

Abstract
1,2,2-Trifluoroethylidene readily inserts into the Si–H bond of trialkylsilanes, but insertion into the Si–Cl bonds of silicon tetrachloride or methylchlorosilanes is more difficult; with certain silanes containing Si–H and Si–Cl bonds both types of insertion take place.