ABSTRACT

Since the platinum(II)-chloride-ethylene complex was first discussed by Zeise in 1830 [1] olefin complexes of Ag(I), Cu(I), and Hg(II) have been extensively studied [2]. In 1951, Dewar [3] discussed Ag(I)-olefin complexes using molecular orbital treatment. In 1953, Chatt and Duncanson [4] extended the treatment to Pt(II)- olefin complexes, and in 1973 Solomon and Kochi [5] extended the treatment to Cu(I)-olefin complexes.