[Pd(H)(SnCl3)L2]: The key active species in the catalyzed alkoxycarbonylation reaction of terminal alkenes

Synthesis and full characterization of hydridopalladium complexes [Pd(H)(X)L2] (X = Cl, SnCl3) have been carried out. Validation of the hydride route for the catalyzed alkoxycarbonylation reaction of terminal alkenes is demonstrated.