The preparation and the first structural characterization of arylamido
complexes of Ir(I), having the general formula trans-Ir(CO)(NHAr)(PPh
3)2, where Ar = Ph (1), p-C6H4Me (2), 2,6-C6H3Me2 (3), are described.
Preliminary results of their facile insertion reactions with CO and CO
2 are also discussed.