ABSTRACT

I. Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 561 II.Carbon-Carbon Bonds ..................................................................................................... 562

A.Reductive C-C Cleavages ......................................................................................... 562 1.Esters .................................................................................................................. 562 2.Nitriles ................................................................................................................ 562 3. Ketones ............................................................................................................... 563 4.1,2-Diols .............................................................................................................564 5.Halogen Compounds ..........................................................................................564 6.Hydrocarbons .....................................................................................................564