Abstract
Simple Synthesis of (η2‐Ethene)bis(triphenylphosphane)platinum(0)The title compound 2 is easily accessible through reduction of dichlorobis(triphenylphosphane)‐platinum(II) (1) with sodium tetrahydridoborate in ethanol under ethene pressure or without pressure in methylene chloride/ethanol. No nitrogen atmosphere or purified solvents are necessary.

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