Preparation of carbonyldihydrotris triphenylphosphine ruthenium

RuC13-3H20 + PPh3 + HCHOaq + KOH -------------------- RuH2(CO)(PPh3)3 

Note This reaction can be carried out under air. When all manipulations 

METAL CATALYSED CARBON-CARBON BOND-FORMING REACTIONS 

The apparatus, consisting of 10-mL two-necked flask equipped with a reflux condenser connected to a nitrogen line, a rubber septum, and a magnetic stirring bar, is flame dried under a flow of nitrogen. In the flask are placed the ruthenium 

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