Group 14 metallole dianions as η<sup>5</sup>-coordinating ligands
Xiaofei Sun, Peter W. Roesky
Abstract
The coordination chemistry of group 14 metallole dianions, compared to monoanionic cyclopentadienides, is underexplored. This perspective reviews η 5 -coordination in group 14 metallole dianions, revealing their potential in organometallic chemistry.
Topics & Concepts
Coordination complexChemistryGroup (periodic table)Organometallic chemistryGroup 2 organometallic chemistryStereochemistryMedicinal chemistryCombinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistryCrystal structureMoleculeMetalSynthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compoundsOrganometallic Complex Synthesis and CatalysisCoordination Chemistry and Organometallics