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Dichloroindium hydride was first generated using the transmetalation b
etween indium trichloride and tributylstannane at -78 degrees C, and t
he generation was confirmed by IR and NMR measurements. The resulting
hydride is considerably stable even at ambient temperature due to the
coordination of THF, such that it is applicable to practical reduction
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