Abstract
The complexes [MX2(rac-diars)] and [MX2(meso-diars)][M = Pd or Pt; X = Cl, Br, or I; diars = PhMeAsCH2·CH2·AsMePh] have been prepared. The complexes [PtMe2(rac-diars)] or [PtMe2(meso-diars)] are shown to undergo oxidative-addition reactions to give complexes of the type [PtXRMe2(rac-diars)] or [PtXRMe2(meso-diars)], respectively. Acetyl halides give trans-adducts (R = Ac) whereas allyl chloride gives cis-adducts (R = allyl). Additions to [PtMe2(meso-diars)] are stereospecific in all cases (R = Me, COMe, or allyl). The stereochemistries follow from the 1H n.m.r. and i.r. data.

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