Structurally distinct homoleptic anthracene complexes, [M(C 14H10)3]2-, M = titanium, zirconium, hafnium: Tris(arene) complexes for a triad of transition metals

Robert E. Jilek, Meehae Jang, Eric D. Smolensky, J. Doyle Britton, John E. Ellis

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Abstract

(Figure Presented) Being positive about anions: Hydrocarbon complexes containing negative-valent Hf are obtained for the first time as tris(polyarene)hafnates(2-), polyarene = anthracene (An) and naphthalene, where the latter functions as a synthon for the unknown atomic Hf2- (see scheme, cot = 1,3,5,7-cyclooctatetraene). Tris(anthracene)metalates(2-) of Ti and Zr were also accessed,which completes an unprecedented triad of tris(arene)metal complexes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)8692-8695
Number of pages4
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume47
Issue number45
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 27 2008

Keywords

  • Arenes
  • Hafnium
  • Subvalent compounds
  • Titanium
  • Zirconium

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