in cyclohexane Kinetics; under protective gas heated complex in cyclohexane at 118°C;

in cyclohexane Pt-complex evacuated to 0.1 torr, flushed with Ar, dry degassed cyclohexane added, cooled (liq. N2), evacuated (0.1 torr), sealed, warmed to room temp., heated at 118°C; olefin complex was minor product;