Abstract
Cis and trans-Cr-N2 complexes supported by the diphosphine ligand PPh2NBn2 have been prepared. Positioned pendant amines in the second coordination sphere influence the thermodynamically preferred geometric isomer. Electronic structure calculations indicate negligible Cr-N2 back-bonding; rather, electronic polarization of N2 ligand is thought to stabilize Cr-N2 binding.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 12212-12214 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 44 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 28 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |