Which of the following process describes the exchange of ligands between two metal centers?
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Oxidative addition
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Beta-hydride elimination
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Transmetalation
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Carbometalation
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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.