silica-SMAP-Ir(OCH3)(C8H12) in hexane ligand reacted with B-compound in hexane in presence of Ir-complex as catalyst at 50°C for 3 h;

(.eta.5-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)(.eta.6-hexamethylbenzene)rhodium(I) in further solvent(s) byproducts: H2; as solvent C6H5C(O)NEt2; at 150°C for 0.5 h; as mixt. of isomers;

Pd(O2CCF3)2(dppe) in methanol T=80°C; 16 h;