Abstract:<p>Understanding catalytic
reactions is inherently difficult because not only is the catalyst the least
abundant component in the mixture, but it also takes many different forms as
the reaction proceeds. Precatalyst is converted into active catalyst,
short-lived intermediates, resting states, and decomposition products.
Polymerization catalysis is harder yet to study, because as the polymer grows
the identities of these species change with every turnover as monomers are
added to the chain. Modern mass sp… Show more
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