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Typical role of PMe3 ligands (ROMP):

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Sigma donors
Electron donating group to metal

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What two factors affect rate of ROMP?

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Steric bulk
Electron density of metal centre

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How would you predict n using MALDI-ToF data?

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Predict polymer structure
Predict molecular weight of polymer -> [start grp] + [end group] + n[monomer]
Account for adduct (e.g. Na+)
Rearrange for each relevant peak to predict n

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