Structure and reactivity of [{Te(NMe2)2}∞]; application to the preparation of metalloorganic tellurium(II) compounds

Abstract

Condensation of the highly reactive complex [{Te(NMe₂)₂}_∞]1, prepared by the reaction of TeCl₄ and Li[NMe₂](1 : 4 equivalents), with various organic acids has been used as a route to tellurium(II) metalloorganic complexes. The crystal structures of 1 and of Te(SCPh₃)₂2, formed by the reaction of 1 with Ph₃CSH(1 : 2 equivalents), have been determined.