Synthesis and comparison of iso-structural f-block metal complexes (Ce, U, Np, Pu) featuring <i>η</i><sup>6</sup>-arene interactions
Jesse Murillo, Conrad A. P. Goodwin, Lauren M. Stevens, Skye Fortier, Andrew J. Gaunt, Brian L. Scott
Abstract
Reaction of a terphenyl bis(anilide) ligand with trivalent halide precursors of Ce and early actinides yield both neutral and “-ate” complexes. These molecules afford comparative insight into f-block metal–arene bonding.
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Block (permutation group theory)MetalChemistryStereochemistryCrystallographyOrganic chemistryCombinatoricsMathematicsRadioactive element chemistry and processingCoordination Chemistry and OrganometallicsOrganometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis