Mechanistic Differences between the Ru(II) and Zn(II)-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling of Cyclopropenes with Diazo Compounds: A DFT Study†

Transition-metal-catalyzed cross-coupling of two different carbene precursors has been established to construct olefins. In this context, both Ru(II) and Zn(II)-catalyzed cross-coupling of cyclopropenes with diazo compounds to synthesize 1,3-butadiene derivatives...