X-Ray crystallographic structure of Ga₈(pz)₁₂O₄Cl₄·2thf: a novel gallium pyrazololate complex with a Ga₄O₄ core

Abstract

The reaction of Na[MeGa(pz)₃] with GaCl₃ leads to the formation of the novel cubane Ga₈(pz)₁₂O₄Cl₄·2thf 1, and not the expected product [{MeGa(pz)₃}₂Ga][GaCl₄]; the ease with which 1 forms is illustrated by its formation in a subsequent reaction of Na[MeGa(pz)₃] with GaCl₃.

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