Reactions of Cyclopentadienyl 7r-Complexes

Although most physical properties, and particularly the structure of metal 7i-complexes, are logically interpreted by the application of the basic principles of coordination chemistry, these established principles do not suitably explain reaction anomalies of the different groups of metal n-complexes. This chapter provides a description of the reactions characteristic of each major group and also of reactions that are common to all. 

As indicated, the most significant feature of the reactions of 7i-cyclopen-tadienyl complexes in general and ferrocene in particular involves their 

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