Multiple choice

Which of the following process describes the exchange of ligands between two metal centers?

  1. Oxidative addition

  2. Beta-hydride elimination

  3. Transmetalation

  4. Carbometalation

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Transmetalation is a general chemical reaction type in organometallic chemistry describing the exchange of ligands between two metal centers. The metal centers need not be the same. The ligands R and R' can be organic or inorganic. The double displacement reaction is conceptually related. Transmetalation is important in the synthesis of various organometallic compounds.