Reactivity of metallic complexes deriving from ambiphilic ligands

4 Reactivity of metallic complexes deriving from ambiphilic ligands 

So far, the potential of ambiphilic ligands in reactivity and catalysis has only been scarcely investigated. The kinetic, thermodynamic and even the outcome of metal-mediated transformations can be influenced by the presence of a Lewis acid in the coordination sphere. As discussed hereafter, the first studies performed in this area are very promising and further developments are certainly to be expected. 

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