in benzene decomposition of the complex by refluxing in benzene under N2 for 6-8 h; evapn. of the solvent, extn. of the organic compound with ether, gas chromatography;

in chloroform a solution of two equivalents of halogen added dropwise to a solution of organocobaloxime at room temperature under nitrogen in the dark; NMR;

chlorine in acetic acid a solution of two equivalents of halogen added dropwise to a solution of organocobaloxime at room temperature under nitrogen in the dark; NMR;