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The reactivity of cationic Pt-II-phenyl complexes of the type [PtPh(CH
2=CHR)(phen)](+) (R = H or Me) has been investigated. In all cases, in
sertion of the alkene into the Pt-Ph bond has been observed. The fate
of the resulting Pt-CH2CHRPh (R = H or Me) derivative depends on the e
xperimental conditions. In the presence of donor ligands (e.g. excess
olefin, pyridine or triphenylphosphine) the product is stable, while i
n the absence of them a rapid rearrangement to form Pt-C6H4(CHRMe)-2 o
ccurs.