Organometallic Chemistry - Lecture 9 - Oxidative Addition | Vaska’s Complex

In this video, we explore one of the most fundamental reactions in organometallic chemistry, oxidative addition. This process plays a central role in many catalytic cycles, including those involved in C–H activation and cross-coupling reactions.

We’ll discuss:

The mechanism and significance of oxidative addition

Vaska’s complex as a classic example

The difference between concerted (conservative) and electrophilic addition pathways

How oxidative addition fits into real catalytic cycles

Whether you’re studying for exams or building a deeper understanding of reaction mechanisms, this video provides clear explanations with examples and visuals to help you master this essential topic in organometallic chemistry.

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Resource:
Spessard, G. O.; Miessler, G. L. Organometallic Chemistry, 2nd ed.; Oxford University Press: New York, 2010; Chapter 7.


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Timecodes:
0:00 - Ligand Substitution Reactions
0:56 - Associative and Dissociative Mechanisms
3:41 - Oxidative Additions
6:21 - Ir example for Oxidative Addition
9:20 - Vaska's Complex
11:41 - Concerted Addition
16.01 - Electrophilic Addition
20:11 - C-H bond activation mechanism

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