A C2 Fragment as Four-Electron σ Donor

Wolfgang Petz, Diego M. Andrada, Markus Hermann, Gernot Frenking, Bernhard Neumüller

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Abstract

The formation and X-ray structure analysis of the PtIV complex [(CH2C{PPh2C6H4}2)PtI2] is reported. The molecule possesses the orthometalated ligand (PPh3)2C→CH2, which serves via its C2 fragment as an unprecedented four-electron σ donor.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1096-1099
Number of pages4
JournalZeitschrift fur Anorganische und Allgemeine Chemie
Volume643
Issue number16
DOIs
StatePublished - 4 Sep 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Bonding analysis; Carbone; Four-electron donor; Platinum; Pt complex; Quantum chemical calculations

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