Why does it require organometallic salt like [Ir(COD)Cl]2 (and not IrCl3.xH2O) for metalation of proto/meso-porphyrins with Ir?

Usually for the complexation of porphyrins with Fe, Mn or Co, salts like Fe(II)-chloride, Mn(II)-acetate tetrahydrate, or Co(II)-acetate tetrahydrate can be used. But for the same with Ru or Ir,...

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