Geometric structure triplet carbenes

Studies have shown that carbene reactivity toward a wide variety of substrates is dramatically affected by the nature and multiplicity of the electronic state. - Similarly, the structure, electronic state, thermochemical stability, and reaction kinetics of both singlet and triplet carbenes can be significantly affected by the R-substituents. If R provides steric hindrance, the carbene center can be shielded to slow down inter-molecular reactions (kinetic stabilization). Additionally, bulky and/or geometrically... 

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