Homogeneous olefin hydrogenation over oxidized rhodium complexes

Abstract
Hydrogenation of the previously reported oxides obtained from oxidation of [Rh(Ph3P)Cl] in ethanol and benzene gives materials capable of olefin hydrogenation but double-bond isomerization occurs during the reaction: hydrogenation of these species in the presence of Ph3P gives catalysts which are not only much more active toward olefin hydrogenation but also inhibit isomerization.

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