Abstract: Novel catalyst compositions comprising a cationic transition metal complex of the formula(Pd(II)S.sub.4-x L.sub.x).sup.+2 (A).sup.-n ywherein:Pd(II) is palladium having a valence of +2;S is a synthesis solvent;L is a monodendate, bidendate or tridendate ligand or ligands having one or more bonding sites;x is an integer from 1 to 3 and is equal to the total number of ligand bonding sites;A is a weakly or non-coordinating anion capable or stabilizing the complex in its cationic form; andn is 1 or 2 and y is 2 or 1;provided that(i) when n is 1, y is 2 and when n is 2, y is 1; and(ii) when the anion A is tetrafluoroborate, the organometallic complex is not (tris(acetonitrile) palladium(II) triphenylphosphine), bis(acetonitrile) palladium(II) bis(triphenylphosphine)), ((acetonitrile) palladium (II) tris(triphenylphosphine)) or (bis(acetonitrile)palladium(II) 1,3-bis (diphenylphosphino)propane).

Abstract: Novel catalyst compositions comprising a cationic transition metal complex containing palladium, a mono-, di-, or tridendate ligand, and an anion are disclosed. The novel catalyst compositions can be used in a process for polymerizing carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon to produce linear alternating polymers. Processes for preparing the novel catalyst compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Olefins are polymerized in the presence of a homogeneous catalyst represented by the formula LTi(NR.sub.2).sub.3 wherein L is a .sub.II -bonded ligand selected from the group consisting of indenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl substituted indenyl, --OSiR.sub.3 substituted indenyl, R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group wherein each R attached to the same nitrogen atom is the same, but the R groups attached to different nitrogen atoms can be the same or different from those attached to the other nitrogen atoms.

Abstract: Syndiotactic polymers of vinyl aromatic monomers are prepared by conducting the polymerization in the presence of a catalytic amount of the reaction product of polymethylaluminoxane and a cyclopentadienyl/titanium complex.

Abstract: Olefins are polymerized in the presence of a homogeneous catalyst represented by the formula LTi(NR.sub.2).sub.3 wherein L is a .pi.-bonded ligand selected from the group consisting of indenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl substituted indenyl, --OSiR.sub.3 substituted indenyl, R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group wherein each R attached to the same nitrogen atom is the same, but the R groups attached to different nitrogen atoms can be the same or different from those attached to the other nitrogen atoms.

Abstract: Syndiotactic polymers of vinyl aromatic monomers are prepared by conducting the polymerization in the presence of a catalytic amount of the reaction product of polymethylaluminoxane and a cyclopentadienyl/titanium complex.

Abstract: Ziegler-Natta catalysts for polymerizing .alpha.-olefins are prepared by the addition of tetrakis(dialkylaminde or diarylamide) derivatives of titanium, and a metal-containing reducing agent such as ethyl aluminum dichloride to a suitable support material such as magnesium chloride. Olefins are polymerized in the presence of these supported catalysts and an aluminum containing cocatalyst or activator such as triethylaluminum.

Abstract: Ziegler-Natta catalysts for polymerizing .alpha.-olefins are prepared by the addition of tetrakis(dialkylamide or diarylamide) derivatives of titanium, and a metal-containing reducing agent such as ethyl aluminum dichloride to a suitable support material such as magnesium chloride. Olefins are polymerized in the presence of these supported catalysts and an aluminum containing cocatalyst or activator such as triethylaluminum.