Synthesis and structure of new cationic methallyl molybdenum(II) complexes supported by α-diimine ligands

Cationic methallyl molybdenum(II) complexes with α-diimine ligands have been obtained successfully in high yields by an oxidative addition of methallyloxyphosphosphonium to the zerovalent Mo(CO)3(THF)3 in the presence of diimine ligands.