Nitrogen-nitrogen double-bond scission of azoarenes by Ru3(NAr)(CO)10. Structure and catalytic activity of H2Ru3(NAr)2(CO)8

Article abstract of DOI:10.1021/om00141a040

Azoarenes react with Ru₃(NAr)(CO)₁₀ giving Ru₃(NAr)(NAr′)(CO)₉ in high yields. These bis(imido) clusters react with H₂ to give H₂Ru₃(NAr)(NAr′)(CO)₈, which can be used