Note: Front Cover -- Advances in Organometallic Chemistry, Volume 41 -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributors -- Chapter 1. Transition-Metal Assisted Syntheses of Rings and Cages from Phosphaalkenes and Phosphaalkynes -- I. Introduction -- II. Phosphaalkenes as Ligands in Transition-Metal Complexes -- III. Rings and Cages from Phosphaalkenes -- IV. Phosphaalkynes as Ligands in Transition-Metal Complexes -- V. Rings and Cages from Phosphaalkynes -- VI. Conclusions and Prospects -- VII. Abbreviations Used in This Review -- References -- Chapter 2. Synthesis and Reactions of Polynuclear Cobalt-Alkyne Complexes -- I. Introduction -- II. Dinuclear Complexes -- III. Trinuclear Clusters -- IV. Tetranuclear Complexes -- V. Higher Nuclearity Complexes -- VI. Applications -- VII. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3. Rhenium and Technetium Oxo Complexes in the Study of Organic Oxidation Mechanisms -- I. Introduction -- II. Methyl Rhenium Trioxide (MTO) -- III. Bishydroxylation of Alkenes -- IV. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 4. (1 -Alkynyl)carbene Complexes (= 1-Metalla-1-buten-3-ynes): Tools for Synthesis -- I. Introduction -- II. Preparation, Spectroscopic and Structural Data -- III. Reaction with Carbon Nucleophiles (and Homologs) -- IV. Reaction with Nitrogen and Phosphorus Nucleophiles -- V. Reaction with Oxygen and Sulfur Nucleophiles -- VI. 1-Alkynyl Acylmetallates -- VII. Metallation/Transmetallation -- VIII. 1,2-Elimination with Formation of Alkynyl Carbyne Complexes -- References -- Chapter 5. Chalcogen-Bridged Metal-Carbonyl Complexes -- I. Introduction -- II. Cationic Clusters -- III. Anionic Clusters -- IV. Neutral Clusters -- References -- Index -- Comulative List of Contributors for Volumes 1-36 -- Cumulative Index for Volumes 37-41.

Note: Front Cover -- Advances in Organometallic Chemistry, Volume 37 -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributors -- Chapter 1. Cage and Cluster Compounds of Silicon, Germanium, and Tin -- I. Introduction -- II. Theoretical Studies -- III. Substituent, Precursor, and Reducing Reagent -- IV. Synthesis of Precursor -- V. Cubanes Comprising Silicon, Germanium, and Tin -- VI. Prismanes Comprising Silicon and Germanium -- VII. Tetrasilatetrahedrane -- VIII. Outlook -- References -- Chapter 2. Homometallic and Heterometallic Transition Metal Allenyl Complexes: Synthesis, Structure, and Reactivity -- I. Introduction -- II. Relationships among Allenyl, Propargyl, and Allenylidene Complexes -- III. Synthesis -- IV. Structural Characteristics of Allenyl and Related Complexes -- V. NMR Characteristics of Allenyl Clusters -- VI. Ligand Dynamics: Solution NMR Studies -- VII. Reactivity -- VIII. Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 3. Ring-Opening Polymerization of Metallocenophanes: A New Route to Transition Metal-Based Polymers -- I. Introduction -- II. Ferrocene-Based Polymers -- III. Ring-Opening Polymerization of Silicon-Bridged [1]Ferrocenophanes -- IV. Ring-Opening Polymerization of Germanium-Bridged [1]Ferrocenophanes -- V. Ring-Opening Polymerization of Phosphorus-Bridged [1]Ferrocenophanes -- VI. Ring-Opening Polymerization of Hydrocarbon-Bridged [2]Metallocenophanes -- VII. Atom Abstraction-Induced Polymerization of [3]Trithiametallocenophanes -- VIII. Summary, Conclusions, and Future Work -- References -- Chapter 4. Alkyl(pentacarbonyl) Compounds of the Manganese Group Revisited -- I. Introduction -- II. Synthesis of Alkyl(pentacarbonyl) Compounds of the Manganese Group -- III. Structural and Spectroscopic Studies -- IV. Reactions of Alkyl(pentacarbonyl) Compounds of the Manganese Group -- V. Concluding Remarks -- References. , Chapter 5. O,N-Bridging Ligands in Bimetallic and Trimetallic Complexes -- I. Introduction and Scope of Review -- II. Bridging Ligands without Heteroatoms -- III. Bridging Ligands with Participating Heteroatoms -- IV. Concluding Remarks -- References -- Index -- Cumulative list of contributors for volumes 1-36.

Note: Front Cover -- Advances in Organometallic Chemistry, Volume 43 -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributors -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Silylenes Coordinated to Lewis Bases -- I. Introduction -- II. Theoretical Studies of Silylene-Lewis Base Complexes -- III. Spectroscopic Properties of Silylene-Lewis Base Adducts -- IV. Kinetic Studies -- V. Donor-Acceptor Interactions of Silylenes in Organometallic Reactions -- References -- Chapter 2. Chemistry of Ruthenium-Carbide Clusters RU5C(CO)15 and Ru6C(CO)17 -- I. Introduction -- II. Synthesis and Characterization of RU5C(CO)15 and Ru6C(CO)17 -- III. Electrochemistry -- IV. Ligand Reactions of RU5C(CO)15 and RU6C(CO)17 -- V. Dervatives of Ru5C(CO)15 and Ru6 C(CO)17 Prepared from Other Clusters -- VI. Origin of the Carbide Atom in Ru6C(CO)17 and Some of Its Dervatives -- VII. Reactions of Ru5C(CO)15 and Ru6C(CO)17 That Result in Higher Nucleatity Clusters -- VIII. Hereronuclear Derivatives -- IX. Stereochemical Nonrigid Behavior -- X. Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 3. Transition Metal Heteroaldehyde and Heteroketone Complexes -- I. Introduction -- II. Bonding in Heteroaldehydes and Heteroketones -- III. Bonding and Structure in Heteroaldehyde and Heteroketone Complexes -- IV. Synthesis of Heteroaldehyde and Heteroketone Complexes -- V. Reactions of Heteroaldehyde and Heteroketone Complexes -- References -- Chapter 4. Recent Progress in Transition Metal-Catalyzed Reactions of Silicon, Germanium, and Tin -- I. Introduction -- II. Formation of E-C Bonds -- III. Formation of E-E Bonds -- IV. Formation of Si-O Bonds -- V. Formation of Si-N Bonds -- VI. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5. Organometallic Compounds of the Heavier Alkali Metals -- I. Introduction -- II. Synthesis -- III. Alkyl Derivatives -- IV. Aryl Derivatives -- V. Cyclopentadienyl and Related Derivatives. , VI. Alkene and Alkyne Derivatives -- VII. Arene Derivatives -- VIII. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 6.Organometallic Complexes in Nonlinear Optics II: Third-Order Nonlinearities and Optical Limiting Studies -- I. Introduction -- II. Background -- III. Organometallics for Third-Order Nonlinear Optics -- IV. Optical Limiting Properties of Organometallic Complexes -- V. Concluding Remarks -- VI. Appendix: Abbreviations -- References -- INDEX -- CUMULATIVE LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS FOR VOLUMES 1-36 -- CUMULATIVE INDEX FOR VOLUMES 37-43.

Note: Intro -- Contents -- About the Authors -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 What Is a Polymer? -- 1.2 How Polymers Are Depicted -- 1.3 Reasons for Interest in Inorganic Polymers -- 1.4 Types of Inorganic Polymers -- 1.5 Special Characteristics of Polymers -- 2 Characterization of Inorganic Polymers -- 2.1 Molecular Weights -- 2.2 Molecular Weight Distributions -- 2.3 Other Structural Features -- 2.4 Chain Statistics -- 2.5 Solubility Considerations -- 2.6 Crystallinity -- 2.7 Transitions -- 2.8 Spectroscopy -- 2.9 Mechanical Properties -- References -- 3 Polyphosphazenes -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 History -- 3.3 Alternative Synthesis Routes to Linear Polymers -- 3.4 Surface Reactions of Polyphosphazenes -- 3.5 Hybrid Systems through Block, Comb, or Ring-Linked Copolymers -- 3.6 Hybrid Systems through Composites -- 3.7 Organometallic Polyphosphazenes -- 3.8 Small-Molecule Models -- 3.9 Molecular Structure of Linear Polyphosphazenes -- 3.10 Structure-Property Relationships -- 3.11 Applications of Polyphosphazenes -- 3.12 Optical and Photonic Polymers -- 3.13 Polymers Related to Polyphosphazenes -- 3.14 Conclusions -- References -- 4 Polysiloxanes and Related Polymers -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 History -- 4.3 Nomenclature -- 4.4 Preparation and Analysis -- 4.5 General Properties -- 4.6 Reactive Homopolymers -- 4.7 Elastomeric Networks -- 4.8 Some New Characterization Techniques Useful for Polysiloxanes -- 4.9 Copolymers and Interpenetrating Networks -- 4.10 Applications -- References -- 5 Polysilanes and Related Polymers -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 History -- 5.3 Synthesis -- 5.4 Chemical Modification of Polysilanes -- 5.5 Physical Properties of Polysilanes -- 5.6 Electronic Properties of Polysilanes -- 5.7 Chromotropism of Polysilanes -- 5.8 Electrical Conductivity and Photoconductivity -- 5.9 Luminescence of Polysilanes -- 5.10 Photodegradation of Polysilanes. , 5.11 Cross-Linking -- 5.12 Structural Arrangements in Polysilanes -- 5.13 Technology of Polysilanes -- 5.14 Additional Readings -- References -- 6 Ferrocene-Based Polymers, and Additional Phosphorus- and Boron-Containing Polymers -- 6.1 Ferrocene-Based Polymers -- 6.2 Other Phosphorus-Containing Polymers -- 6.3 Boron-Containing Polymers -- References -- 7 Miscellaneous Inorganic Polymers -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Other Silicon-Containing Polymers -- 7.3 Polygermanes -- 7.4 Polymeric Sulfur and Selenium -- 7.5 Other Sulfur-Containing Polymers -- 7.6 Aluminum-Containing Polymers -- 7.7 Tin-Containing Polymers -- 7.8 Arsenic-Containing Polymers -- 7.9 Metal Coordination Polymers -- 7.10 Other Organometallic Species for Sol-Gel Processes -- References -- 8 Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Composites -- 8.1 Sol-Gel Ceramics -- 8.2 Fillers in Elastomers -- 8.3 Polymer-Modified Ceramics -- References -- 9 Preceramic Inorganic Polymers -- 9.1 Overview of Ceramic Aspects -- 9.2 The Sol-Gel Process to Oxide Ceramics -- 9.3 Carbon Fiber -- 9.4 Silicon Carbide (SiC) -- 9.5 Silicon Nitride (Si[sub(3)]N[sub(4)]) -- 9.6 Boron Nitride (BN) -- 9.7 Boron Carbide (B[sub(4)]C) -- 9.8 Aluminum Nitride (AlN) -- 9.9 Phosphorus Nitride (P[sub(3)]N[sub(5)]) -- 9.10 Poly(ferrocenylsilanes) as Ceramic Precursors -- References -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Y -- Z.

Note: Front Cover -- Multiply Bonded Main Group Metals and Metalloids -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributors -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Multiple Bonding Involving the Heavier Main Group 3 Elements Al, Ga, In, and TI -- I. Introduction -- II. Homonuclear Multiple Bonding Involving the Heavier Main Group 3 Elements -- III. Heteronuclear Multiple Bonding Involving the Heavier Main Group 3 Elements -- IV. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 2. The Chemistry of Silenes -- I. Historical Background -- II. Types and Sources of Silenes -- III. Physical Properties of Silenes -- IV. Chemical Behavior -- V. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3. Iminosilanes and Related Compounds-Synthesis and Reactions -- I. Introduction -- II. Preparation -- III. Conclusion -- Reviews -- References -- Chapter 4. Silicon-Phosphorus and Silicon-Arsenic Multiple Bonds -- I. Introduction -- II. Theoretical Aspects -- III. Transient Silylidenephosphanes (Phosphasilenes) -- IV. Metastable Silylidenephosphanes -- V. Metastable Silylidenearsanes (Arsasilenes) -- References -- Chapter 5. Chemistry of Stable Disilenes -- I. Introduction -- II. Synthesis -- III. Theory -- IV. Physical Properties -- V. Spectroscopy -- VI. Molecular Structures -- VII. Ionization Potentials, Oxidation, and Reduction -- VIII. Reactions -- IX. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6. Stable Doubly Bonded Compounds of Germanium and Tin -- I. Introduction -- II. Germanium -- III. Tin -- IV. Summary -- References -- Chapter 7. Diheteroferrocenes and Related Derivatives of the Group 15 Elements: Arsenic, Antimony, and Bismuth -- I. Introduction -- II. Synthesis -- III. Structures -- IV. Conformations -- V. Spectra -- VI. Electrochemistry -- VII. Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution -- VIII. Heterocymantrenes and Related Complexes -- IX. Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 8. Boron-Carbon Multiple Bonds. , I. lntroduction -- II. Boron-Carbon Multiple Bonding in Open-Chain Unsaturated Organoboranes -- III. Boron-Carbon Multiple Bonding in Boracyclopolyenes -- IV. Unsolved Problems in Boron-Carbon Multiple Bonding and Remaining Challenges -- References -- Index -- Cumlative List of Contributors 1-36 -- Cumulative lndex for Volumes 37-39.

Note: Front cover -- Advances in Organometallic Chemistry -- Copyright page -- Contents -- Contributors -- Preface -- Chapter 1. A Review of Recent Progress in Catalyzed Homogeneous Hydrosilation (Hydrosilylation) -- I. Introduction -- II. Hydrosilation with Iron Triad Catalysts -- III. Cobalt Triad Catalysts -- IV. Nickel-Triad Catalysts -- V. Group IVB, Group IIIB, Lanthanides and Actinides -- VI. Manganese, Rhenium and Copper -- VII. Catalysis by Acids, Bases, or Free Radicals -- VIII. Asymmetric Hydrosilation -- IX. Applied Aspects - Synthesis of Polymers and Materials -- X. Mechanistic Studies -- XI. Challenges and the Future of Hydrosilation -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 2. Organotransition Metal Complexes for Nonlinear Optics -- I. Introduction -- II. Theory and Techniques -- III. Molecular Second-Order Measurements -- IV. Molecular Third-Order Measurements -- V. Concluding Remarks -- Acknowledgment -- Appendix: Abbreviations -- References -- Chapter 3. Pentadienyl Complexes of the Group 4 Transition Metals -- I. Introduction -- II. Bis(η5-pentadienyl)Metal Complexes -- III. Mono(η5-pentadienyl)Metal Complexes -- IV. Miscellaneous Complexes -- V. Reaction Chemistry -- VI. Future Prospects -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Chapter 4. Mixed Metal Acetylide Complexes -- I. Introduction -- II. Mixed Group 8 Metal Acetylide Complexes -- III. Mixed Group 10 Metal Acetylide Complexes -- IV. Mixed Group 11 Metal Acetylide Complexes -- V. Mixed Group 6-9 Metal Acetylide Complexes -- VI. Mixed Group 10-12 Metal Acetylide Complexes -- VII. Other Mixed Metal Acetylide Complexes -- VIII. Abbreviations -- References -- Chapter 5. Transition Metal Organometallic Synthesis Utilising Diorganoiodine(III) Reagents -- I. Introduction -- II. Mechanisms of Reactions of Diorganoiodine(III) Reagents -- III. Organometallic Chemistry. , IV. Summary and Emerging Opportunities in Organometallic Chemistry -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Index -- Cumulative List of Contributors for Volumes 1-36 -- Cumulative Index for Volumes 37-55.

Note: Front Cover -- Advances in Organometallic Chemistry, Volume 42 -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributors -- Chapter 1. Main Group-Transition Metal Cluster Compounds of the Group 15 Elements -- I. Introduction -- II. Structure and Bonding Patterns -- III. Synthetic Methodologies and Reactivity Patterns -- IV. Characterization -- V. Future Directions -- References -- Chapter 2. Transition-Metal Complexes of Arynes, Strained Cyclic Alkynes, and Strained Cyclic Cumulenes -- I. Introduction -- II. Complexes of Arynes -- III. Complexes of Strained Cycloalkynes -- IV. Complexes of Strained Cyclic Cumulenes -- References -- Chapter 3. Bridged Silylene and Germylene Complexes -- I. Introduction. -- II. Formation of Bridged Silylene Complexes -- III. Formation of Bridged Germylene Complexes -- IV. Physical Properties of Bridged Silylene and Germylene Complexes -- V. Reactions of Bridged Silylene and Germylene Complexes -- VI. Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 4. Organometallic Complexes in Nonlinear Optics I: Second-Order Nonlinearities -- I. Introduction -- II. Background -- III. Organometallics for Second-Order Nonlinear Optics -- IV. Concluding Remarks -- V. Appendix: Abbreviations -- References -- Chapter 5. Catalytic Dehydrocoupling: A General Strategy for the Formation of Element-Element Bonds -- I. Introduction -- II. Homodehydrocoupling -- III. Heterodehydrocoupling -- IV. Conclusion -- References -- Index -- Cumulative List of Contributors for Volumes 1-36 -- Cumulative Index for Volumes 37-42.

Note: Front Cover -- Advances in Organometallic Chemistry, Volume 40 -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Cotributors -- Chapter 1. Silylhydrazines: Lithium Derivatives, Isomerism, and Rings -- I. Introduction -- II. Preparation -- References -- Chapter 2. The Organometallic Chemistry of Halocarbonyl Complexes of Molybdenum(II) and Tungsten(II) -- I. Introduction and Scope of the Review -- II. Six- and Seven-Coordinate Halocarbonyl Complexes of Molybdenum(II) and Tungsten(II) -- III. Alkylidene and Alkylidyne Halocarbonyl Complexes of Molybdenum(II) and Tungsten(II) -- IV. Alkyne and Alkene Halocarbonyl Complexes of Molybdenum(II) and Tungsten(II) -- V. π-Allyl Halocarbonyl Complexes of Molybdenum(II) and Tungsten(II) -- VI. Diene Halocarbonyl Complexes of Molybdenum(II) and Tungsten(II) -- VII. Cp and Related η5-Ligand Halocarbonyl Complexes of Molybdenum(II) and Tungsten(II) -- VIII. Arene Halocarbonyl Complexes of Molybdenum(II) and Tungsten(II) -- IX. η7-Cycloheptatrienyl Halocarbonyl Complexes of Molybdenum(II) and Tungsten(II) -- References -- Chapter 3. Substituent Effects as Probes of Structure and Bonding in Mononuclear Metallocenes -- I. Introduction and Scope of Review -- II. Substituent Effects on Metallocene Synthesis and Stability -- III. Physical and Chemical Properties Affected by Ligand Substitution -- IV. Effects of Substituents on Bonding and Structure -- V. Electrochemical Behavior of Substituted Metallocenes -- VI. Magnetic Properties of Substituted Metallocenes -- VII. Substituent Effects on Mössbauer Spectra -- VIII. Conclusions and Future Directions -- References -- Chapter 4. Reactions of 17- and 19-Electron Organometallic Complexes -- I. Introduction -- II. Synthesis and Characterization -- III. Ligand Substitution and Atom Abstraction Reactions -- IV. Migratory Insertion and Isomerization Reactions -- V. Redox Switches. , References -- Chapter 5. A Review of Group 2 (Ca, Sr, Ba) Metal-Organic Compounds as Precursors for Chemical Vapor Deposition -- I. Introduction -- II. Ligand Design for Group 2 Compounds as Precursors for CVD -- III. Synthesis and Characterization of Group 2 Compounds -- IV. Chemical Vapor Deposition of Films Containing Group 2 Elements -- V. Summary, Conclusions, and Future Directions -- References -- Index -- Cumulative List of Contributors 1-36 -- Cumulative Index for Volume 37-40.

Note: Front Cover -- Advances in Organometallic Chemistry -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributors -- Chapter 1. The Chemical and Catalytic Reactions of Hydrido-chloro-carbonylbis (triisopropylphosphine)osmium(II) and Its Major Derivatives -- I. Introduction -- II. Spectroscopic Features and Coordination Polyhedron of OsHCl(CO)(Pi Pr3)2 -- III. Addition Reactions to OsHCl(CO)(Pi Pr3)2: Formation of Six-Coordinate Hydrido-Chloro-Carbonyl Derivatives -- IV. Addition of the Os--H Bond of OsHCl(CO)(Pi Pr3)2 to Carbon-Carbon Triple Bonds: Formation of Alkenyl Derivatives -- V. Formation of Hydride-Vinylidene Complexes by Addition of Terminal Alkynes to OsHCl(CO)(Pi Pr3)2 -- VI. Formation of Dienyl Complexes by Reaction of OsHCl(CO)(Pi Pr3)2 with Enynes -- VII. Reactions of OsHCl(CO)(Pi Pr3)2 with Alkynols: Formation of α,β-Unsaturated Carbene Complexes -- VIII. Reactions of OsHCl(CO)(Pi Pr3)2 with HX Molecules: Formation of Dihydrogen Derivatives -- IX. The Complex OsCl2( n2-H2)(CO)(Pi Pr3)2 as Precursor of Carbene, Alkenyl-Carbene,and u -Bis-Carbene Derivatives -- IX. The Complex OsCl2(η2-H2)(CO)(Pi Pr3)2 as Precursor of Carbene, Alkenyl-Carbene,and μ-Bis-Carbene Derivatives -- X. Reaction of OsHCl(CO)(Pi Pr3)2 with n-BuLi. The Chemistry of the Dihydride OsH2(CO)( 2-CH2==CHEt)(Pi Pr3)2 -- XI. Reactions of OsH2(η2-H2)(CO)(Pi Pr3)2 with Alkynes: Alkynyl and Related Compounds -- XII. Reaction of OsHCl(CO)(Pi Pr3)2 with NaBH4: The Chemistry of OsH(η2-H2BH2)(CO)(Pi Pr3)2 -- XIII. Decomposition of OsH(η2-H2BH2)(CO)(Pi Pr3)2 in the Presence of Alcohols: Synthesis and Reactions of Hydride-Alkyl Compounds -- XIV. Reactions of OsHCl(CO)(Pi Pr3)2 with C5H6 and Na[HBpz3]: Cyclopentadienyl and Tris(pyrazolyl)borate Compounds -- XV. Reactions of OsHCl(CO)(Pi Pr3)2 with NaXR (X=O, S) -- XVI. Other Metathetical Reactions on the Chloride Ligand of OsHCl(CO)(Pi Pr3)2. , XVII. OsHCl(CO)(Pi Pr3)2 as a Homogeneous Catalyst -- XVIII. Final Remarks -- References -- Chapter 2. Chemistry of o-Carboranyl Derivatives -- I. Introduction -- II. Group IV-B Derivatives (Si, Ge, Sn) of o-Carborane -- III. Metal Compounds Containing an X,Y-Carboranyl Chelating Ligand -- IV. Metal Compounds Containing a Dithiolato-o-Carborane -- V. Reactivity of o-Carborane -- VI. Ligand Design Derived from o-Carborane -- VII. Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 3. The Chemistry of Borabenzenes (1986-2000) -- I. Introduction -- II. Synthesis of Neutral Borabenzene-Ligand Adducts -- III. Synthesis of Anionic Boratabenzenes -- IV. Boratabenzenes: Structure and Bonding -- V. Reactivity of Transition Metal Complexes of Boratabenzenes -- VI. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4. Recent Advances in the Chemistry of Group 14-Group 16 Double Bond Compounds -- I. Introduction -- II. Theoretical Aspects -- III. Synthetic Methods -- IV. Structures and Physical Properties -- V. Reactivities -- VI. Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 5. The M-C Bond Functionalities Bonded to an Oxo-Surface Modeled by Calix[4]arenes -- I. Introductory Remarks: Scope and Limits -- II. Introduction -- III. Metalation of Calix[4]arenes and O-Alkylated Calix[4]arenes Using Transition Metals -- IV. Low-Valent Metalla-Calix[4]arenes -- V. The Organometallic Functionalization of the Metalla-Calix[4]arenes -- References -- Chapter 6. From AIX/GaX Monohalide Molecules to Metalloid Aluminum and Gallium Clusters -- I. Introduction -- II. Cocondensation Technique and Synthesis of Metastable AlX or GaX Solutions -- III. Metalloid Al Clusters -- IV. Metalloid Ga Clusters -- V. Conclusions and Outlook -- References -- Chapter 7. Multiple Bonds Involving Aluminum and Gallium Atoms -- I. Introduction -- II. Organoaluminum Compounds Containing Multiple Bonds. , III. Organogallium Compounds Containing Multiple Bonds -- IV. Conclusion -- References -- Index -- Cumulative List of Contributors for Volumes 1-36 -- Cumulative Index for Volumes 37-47.

Note: Front Cover -- Advances in Oraganometallic Chemistry, Volume 36 -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributors -- Chapter 1. Early Carboranes and Their Structural Legacy -- I. Background and Introduction -- II. Carboranes, Carbocations, and Polyboranes -- III. Skeletal Electron Pair Bonds Identified by styx and Chop-Stx -- IV. Classification Based on Geometry, Empirical Formula, and Electron Pair Bond Relationships -- V. Polyborane Lewis Base Adducts -- VI. Electron Counting -- VII. Carborane Nomenclature -- VIII. nido-Carboranes and Related Compounds -- IX. arachno-Carboranes and Related Compounds -- X. hypho-Carboranes and Related Compounds -- XI. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2. Organometallic Derivatives of Fullerenes -- I. Introduction -- II. Endohedral Complexes -- III. Fullerenes with Metal-Containing External Substituents -- IV. Interstitial Substitution and Salt Formation -- V. Substitution for Framework Carbon -- VI. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3. Quantification of Steric Effects in Organometallic Chemistry -- I. Introduction -- II. Quantification of Steric Size Using Physical Measurements -- III. Quantification of Steric Size Using Molecular Mechanics Methods -- IV. Quantification of Steric Size Using Chemical Methods -- V. Quantification of the Variation in Steric Effect with Distance -- VI. Steric Profiles and Thresholds -- VII. Quantification of Steric Size Using Molecular Volumes -- VIII. Some Applications of Steric Size Measurements -- IX. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4. Organotransition Metallic Chemistry of Sulfur Dioxide Analogs -- I. Introduction and Scope -- II. General Coordination Chemistry -- III. Triatomic Interchalcogens -- IV. Sulfines (Alkylideneoxo-λ4-sulfuranes, Thione-S-oxides) -- V. N-Sulfinylamines (Iminooxo-λ4-sulfuranes) -- VI. Sulfur Diimides (Diimino-λ4-sulfuranes). , VII. Thiazate and Related Ligands -- VIII. Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 5. Silaorganometallic Chemistry on the Basis of Multiple Bonding -- I. Introduction -- II. Silylene Complexes -- III. Silane-Induced CO-Activation Reaction -- IV. Cyclic Silylene Complexes -- V. Donor-Stabilized Silylyne Complexes -- VI. Silaethene Complexes -- VII. Silaimine Complexes -- VIII. Disilaethene Complexes -- IX. Silatrimethylenemethane Complexes -- X. Metallasilaallenes -- XI. Prospects -- References -- Chapter 6. Organometallic Chemistry of the Lanthanides -- I. Introduction -- II. Homoleptic Alkyl Complexes -- III. Alkoxides -- IV. Thiolates -- V. Selenides and Tellurolates -- VI. Nitrogen Donor Ligands -- VII. π Adducts -- VIII. π-Arene Complexes -- IX. Cyclooctatetraene Complexes -- X. Carboranes -- XI. Heterocyclopentadienyls -- XII. Monocyclopentadienyl Complexes -- XIII. Bis(cyclopentadienyl) Complexes -- XIV. Bis(cyclopentadienyl) Ligand Variations -- XV. Reactivity of (C5Me5)2Ln with Aluminum/Gallium Reagents -- XVI. Isocarbonyls and Lanthanide Transition Metal Bonds -- XVII. γ-C-H-Ln versus β-Si-Me-Ln Interactions -- XVIII. Thermodynamics -- XIX. Low Oxidation State Chemistry -- XX. Tris(cyclopentadienyl) -- XXI. Tetravalent Organolanthanide Chemistry -- XXII. Conclusions -- XXIII. Appendix: Abbreviations -- References -- Index -- Cumulative List of Contributors.