Crossley, Ian RHill, AnthonyWillis, Anthony2015-12-130276-7333http://hdl.handle.net/1885/76648The syntheses and reactivity of the first rhodaboratranes, [RhX(PPh 3){B(mt)3}] (X = Cl, H) and [Rh-(η4-C 8H12){B(mt)3}]Cl, are described in detail together with preliminary investigations of the mechanistic processes involved. The subsequent exploitatioKeywords: Nitrile resins; Single crystals; Synthesis (chemical); X ray analysis; Borane complexes; Mechanistic processes; X-ray structures; Boron compoundsMetallaboratranes: tris(methimazolyl)borane complexes of rhodium(I)200610.1021/om050772+2015-12-11