%0 Thesis %A FLYNN, MATTHEW THOMAS %D 2019 %T Effect of Alkali Metals in Catalytic and Stoichiometric Reactions of Main-Group Organometallic Complexes with Nitriles and β,γ-Unsaturated Amines %U https://bridges.monash.edu/articles/thesis/Effect_of_Alkali_Metals_in_Catalytic_and_Stoichiometric_Reactions_of_Main-Group_Organometallic_Complexes_with_Nitriles_and_-Unsaturated_Amines/8317790 %R 10.26180/5d11aa8429a91 %2 https://bridges.monash.edu/ndownloader/files/15585701 %K Organometallic chemistry %K Organic Chemistry %X This thesis explores the effects of different alkali metals in the reactions of organometallic complexes with various nitrogen containing compounds. Previously reported reactions are investigated in order to establish a better understanding, which leads to the development of a new class of reactions. %I Monash University