The [Ga2(C5Me5)]+ ion: Bipyramidal double-cone structure and weakly coordinated, monovalent Ga +

Beatrice Buchin, Christian Gemel, Thomas Cadenbach, Rochus Schmid, Roland A. Fischer

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Abstract

(Figure Presented) Partial protolysis of GaCp* with [H-(OEt 2)2]+[BArF]- afforded the GaI compound [Ga2Cp*]+[BAr F]- (see structure). Experimental and computational studies confirm the mainly ionic structure of the cation, in which the Ga + ions are only weakly covalently stabilized by a bridging Cp* ligand. Initial experiments point to the interesting synthetic potential of this compound as a source for Ga+ in solution.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1074-1076
Number of pages3
JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition in English
Volume45
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 6 Feb 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Carbenoids
  • Cyclopentadienyl compounds
  • Gallium
  • Group 13 elements

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