The mechanisms and origins for the Pd- and Ni-catalyzed regioselective hydrosilylation of allene have been investigated by means of density functional theory (DFT) calculations. The free-energy profiles of Pd- and Ni-catalyzed reactions with small and bulky N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands are calculated to determine the mechanism for regioselectivities. The calculation results show that different metals (Ni vs Pd) lead to regiochemical reversals for the hydrosilylation of allene. The allylsilane is the major product via palladium catalysis with small NHC ligand, while the vinylsilane is the major product via nickel catalysis with bulky NHC ligand. Both electronic and steric factors play a key role in the regioselectivities for the hydrosilylation of allene via Pd and Ni catalysts. The calculation results are in good agreement with observed regioselectivities and could provide insights into the design of new catalysts for the regioselectivity of hydrosilylation reactions.
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