Catalytic Reactions by Metal Clusters

Multiple metal cluster complexes supported by alkoxide or carboxylate ligands as well as oxo, imido or nitride, and hydride serve as unique and intrinsic catalysts with peculiar reactivity and selectivity based on the concerted catalytic performance of two or more proximately arranged homo or hetero metals. This chapter highlights the catalytic reactions of these clusters for Lewis acid–base reactions, oxidation reactions, radical reactions, etc.