Dynamically controlled kinetic selectivity in reactions promoted by transition metal catalysts

Abstract

The importance of non-statistical dynamic effects on reactivity and selectivity for reactions catalyzed by homogeneous transition-metal-containing catalysts is highlighted. Fundamental principles of non-statistical behavior are laid out, examples from the literature are given to illustrate these principles, and guidelines for when to raise the alarm that such effects may be intervening in transition-metal-promoted reactions are provided.